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Alexander, who had been held by militants since late 2023, was transferred to an Israeli military facility shortly after his release. Waiting for him was the family he had been torn from—now overjoyed and overwhelmed to finally hold him again.
Screengrab from a video shows Edan's reunion with his family.
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 13, 2025 07:34 IST
In a moment steeped in raw emotion and relief, 21-year-old Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was released Monday after enduring 19 months of captivity in Gaza. The long-awaited reunion with his family came during a brief humanitarian pause in fighting.
Alexander, who had been held by militants since late 2023, was transferred to an Israeli military facility shortly after his release. Waiting for him was the family he had been torn from—now overjoyed and overwhelmed to finally hold him again.
A video capturing the exact moment of the reunion has gone viral, sweeping across social media platforms. In it, Alexander’s mother is seen sprinting toward him, tears streaming down her face as she wraps him in a trembling embrace, saying, “How strong you are. I love you so much, Edan. We were so worried."
Alexander kissed and embraced his father, brother and sister as well.
Published By:
Manisha Pandey
Published On:
May 13, 2025
