Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the release of an American-Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza on Monday. Edan Alexander was released by Hamas in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Netanyahu on hostage release: ‘This is a very emotional moment’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the release of an American-Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza on Monday. Edan Alexander was released by Hamas in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.