Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack.

Alexander, believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, was taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.

Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American Israeli hostage, on Monday, more than 580 days after he was taken by the terrorist group. The terrorist group handed the 21-year-old American over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis,