Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in Gaza.

Hamas will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza as a part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Edan Alexander was snatched from his military base in southern Israel during Hamas' cross-border attack on Oct. 7, 2023, which set off the war in Gaza. His expected release would be the first since Israel shattered an 8-week ceasefire with Hamas in March when it unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza which have killed hundreds.