Edan Alexander

Families of slain hostages speak out against Gaza escalation: ‘Military pressure kills hostages’

"Our families are living proof that military pressure kills hostages. Every escalation risks more lives," said Gil Dickmann, cousin of slain hostage Carmel Gat.

Families of slain hostages speak out at Gaza offensive escalation outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
 Former hostage Edan Alexander and Israeli chef Eyal Shani on May 22, 2025.

Celebrity chef Eyal Shani cooks a meal for former hostage Edan Alexander while in the hospital

 The Night time Operation of the Paratroopers Brigade in Syria, March 25, 2025.

Israel at war day 595: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

 Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff.

'I want to apologize to you,' Ronen Bar tells Edan Alexander after Witkoff secures his release


Gantz to Netanyahu: ‘You have opposition support, bring the hostages home now’

National Unity leader Benny Gantz says the opposition will back a hostage deal and urges Netanyahu to act swiftly: "You stand at a critical crossroads."

 National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz at the Makor Rishon Settlement Conference in Ofra, May 6, 2025.

The price of Edan Alexander’s release: Giving Hamas control of humanitarian aid - opinion

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

Humanitarian aid with the logo of World Central Kitchen (WCK) arrives from the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom border crossing to Gaza last year. The urgent call for aid can only be understood in light of what humanitarian aid means to Hamas, the writer argues.

Hostages ‘brainwashed’ by Hamas in captivity, Likud MK says

The comment by Gotliv drew widespread condemnation, including from government ministers and coalition MKs.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 22, 2024

'Process has been exhausted': Netanyahu recalls hostage negotiation delegation to Israel

A small team will remain in Qatar to signal to the Americans that Israel is still willing to make efforts to reach a deal.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Qatar and a hostage deal protest in Israel.

I still trust my Israeli passport because I have faith in the Israeli people - opinion

As a Jew, the fear that something might happen to you is not abstract. It’s real. And if it ever does, I would bet every dollar I have that my Israeli passport would save me.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander embraces his father as he reunites with his family.

Israel's story is not straight out of Hollywood, despite latest drama - opinion

We must remember that our story won’t end in a Hollywood illusion. It will end in resolution, mutual responsibility, and internal solidarity.

 US SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv this past week. We must thank US President Donald Trump and his envoys and appreciate every international effort, says the writer.

'One of our own': Tenafly High School principal reflects on Edan Alexander’s return

Principal Morrison admitted he did not know Edan well during his time as a student, but became closely connected to the family through Edan’s younger sister, who was in the class of 2024.

 Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff.

Home at last: Two sons, two soldiers, one homeland - opinion

The very different circumstances under which two Israeli soldiers were returned puts things in perspective and echoes Jewish values.

 ANAT COHEN, sister of Sgt. First Class Zvi Feldman – whose body was recovered during a special operation in Syria after being missing for 43 years – speaks to the media outside her Tel Aviv home, May 11.

Terrorists dressed as women transferred Edan Alexander across Gaza, released hostage recounts

Edan Alexander described only being given seawater and dirty bread to consume during his year in captivity.

 Released hostage Edan Alexander meets with IDF at Gaza border, May 12, 2025.

WATCH: Jerusalem Post Conference: Who's speaking, what's there to see?

This week on the Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and legal correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun discuss the largest events of the past week.

 Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun sit down to discuss the week's major events on the Jerusalem Post Podcast.

Witkoff: Hamas is afraid of Trump - and the truth is, they should be

Witkoff made the statements to families of the remaining hostages while speaking about the release of Edan Alexander.

 Steve Witkoff seen on a background of Hamas terrorists and a protest sign featuring US President Donald Trump (illustrative)