Hamas Says It Lost Contact with Edan Alexander’s Captors

A chilling update emerged this week regarding Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas since the October 7 massacre. The spokesman for Hamas’s military wing claimed on Tuesday that the terrorist group had "lost contact" with Alexander’s captors following what he described as “a direct strike on their location.” No evidence was provided to substantiate the claim, and the timing and location of the alleged strike were not disclosed.

Edan Alexander, originally from Tenafly, New Jersey, immigrated to Israel as a lone soldier and enlisted in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade. He was abducted from his military post near Kibbutz Nirim during the brutal October 7 invasion. Now, more than 550 days later, he is believed to be the last surviving American citizen held hostage by Hamas.

This week, Hamas released a propaganda video showing Alexander visibly malnourished and speaking under duress, stating he had been held captive for 551 days. His family, devastated by the footage, did not authorize its distribution. Former hostages who were held with Alexander described horrifying conditions, revealing he had been tortured, kept in chains, and confined in Hamas’s vast tunnel system beneath Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir personally contacted Alexander’s parents on Sunday to reaffirm the military’s unwavering commitment to bring Edan and the other hostages home. “We are doing everything possible to bring them back,” Zamir said. “As their commander, this is a responsibility I carry with me in every decision I make.”

In a powerful statement, the Alexander family urged the Israeli public and Jews around the world to remember the hostages during the Passover holiday. “Our Edan, a lone soldier who immigrated to Israel and enlisted in the Golani Brigade to defend the country and its citizens, is still being held captive by Hamas,” they wrote. “So, when you sit down to mark Passover, remember that this is not a holiday of freedom as long as Edan and the other 58 hostages are not home.”

The United States has also prioritized Alexander’s case. Special envoy Steve Witkoff emphasized in March that the U.S. is pushing Hamas to release Edan as a humanitarian gesture. “Edan Alexander is very important to us as all the hostages are but Edan Alexander is an American, and he’s injured, so he’s a top priority for us,” Witkoff said.

While Hamas’s statement about losing contact with Alexander’s captors remains unverified, it serves as yet another reminder of the cruel psychological games the terrorist organization continues to play. Israel and its allies remain steadfast: no matter how long it takes, the mission to bring every hostage home will not cease.

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