{"id":22758,"date":"2025-05-12T19:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=22758"},"modified":"2025-05-13T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T06:52:31","slug":"idan-alexander-is-home-reunites-with-his-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/idan-alexander-is-home-reunites-with-his-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Edan Alexander is Home, Reunites with his Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IDF soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas since October 2023, was released this evening after more than 18 months in captivity. A secure humanitarian corridor was established to ensure his safe transfer from Gaza to Israeli custody via the International Red Cross.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the moment he reunites with his family:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"iw\">\u05d9\u05e2\u05dc \u05d1\u05db\u05ea\u05d4, \u05d4\u05d0\u05d7 \u05d4\u05e7\u05d8\u05df \u05e6\u05e2\u05e7: &#8220;\u05d0\u05d9\u05da \u05d2\u05d3\u05dc\u05ea!&#8221; &#8211; \u05db\u05da \u05e0\u05e8\u05d0\u05d4 \u05d4\u05e9\u05d7\u05e8\u05d5\u05e8 \u05e9\u05dc \u05e2\u05d9\u05d3\u05df (\u05e6\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05dd: \u05e8\u05d5\u05e2\u05d9 \u05d0\u05d1\u05e8\u05d4\u05dd, \u05dc\u05e2&#8221;\u05de) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RdpmR20vHM\">pic.twitter.com\/RdpmR20vHM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u05d3\u05e1\u05e7 \u05e8\u05d2\u05e2 (@deskrega) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/deskrega\/status\/1922137422277562801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22762\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22762\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-alexander-2-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-alexander-2-1.webp 1263w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-alexander-2-1-300x181.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-alexander-2-1-1024x619.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-alexander-2-1-768x465.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edan Alexander | Photo: Chaim Goldberg \/ Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Live Updates<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8:18 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Statement from the Chief of Staff Statement at the Hostage and MIA Headquarters:<br \/>\nChief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir: \u201cWe are moved and grateful to welcome Edan, an IDF soldier, home. At the same time, we have not forgotten our duty to bring back the 58 hostages still held by Hamas. They remain constantly in our sights. We will continue to act with every tool at our disposal to bring them home.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22787\" style=\"width: 831px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22787\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"831\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2.webp 1600w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-2-1536x1023.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chief of Staff at the Hostage and MIA Headquarters | Photo: IDF Spokesperson&#8217;s Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8:08 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Immediately after Alexander\u2019s return: Israeli Air Force resumes strikes in Gaza<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:02 PM \u2013 E<\/strong>dan Alexander arrives at the initial reception point in Israel<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:00 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Israel Welcomes Edan Alexander Home<br \/>\nPrime Minister Netanyahu: \u201cThis is a very emotional moment\u2014Edan Alexander is home. We embrace him, and we embrace his family\u201d \u2013<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:50 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Escorted by IDF Troops, Edan Alexander Crosses into Israel<br \/>\n\u201cThe returning soldier, Edan Alexander, has just crossed the border into Israeli territory, escorted by an IDF unit,\u201d the IDF Spokesperson confirmed.<br \/>\n\u201cHe is currently en route to the initial reception center in the Gaza Envelope, where he will reunite with his family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:49 PM \u2013 E<\/strong>dan\u2019s Father Airlifted to Re\u2019im Base<br \/>\nShortly after Idan\u2019s arrival in Israel, his father was flown by Air Force helicopter to Re\u2019im Base to join him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:42 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Prime Minister\u2019s Office Statement:<br \/>\n\u201cThe Government of Israel embraces Edan Alexander, returned from Hamas captivity. His family has been informed that he has made contact with our forces. Alongside all security bodies, the government will support his reintegration and stand with him and his family. We remain fully committed to the return of all hostages and MIAs\u2014both the living and the fallen\u2014and we will continue to work tirelessly until they are all brought home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:36 PM \u2013 <\/strong>IDF Update: Edan Transferred to Israeli Forces Inside Gaza<br \/>\n\u201cThe released hostage is now accompanied by an elite IDF unit en route to Israel, where he will undergo an initial medical evaluation and meet his family.<br \/>\nIDF commanders and soldiers salute and embrace him on his way home. The IDF Spokesperson calls on the public to act responsibly and respectfully and to protect the privacy of the freed soldier and his family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:33 PM \u2013 <\/strong>President Trump\u2019s Sends a Message<br \/>\n\u201cEdan Alexander, the last living American hostage, is being released. Congratulations to his wonderful parents, family, and friends!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:31 PM \u2013<\/strong> Prime Minister Netanyahu on Edan\u2019s Return<br \/>\n\u201cWe embrace him, and we embrace his family. This was made possible through our military pressure and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump. It\u2019s a winning combination. I spoke with President Trump today. He told me: \u2018I am committed to Israel. I am committed to continuing to work with you closely to achieve all our wartime goals: freeing all the hostages and defeating Hamas.\u2019 These goals go hand in hand\u2014they are interconnected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:25 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Golani Flag and Service Mementos: The Room Yael Alexander Prepared<br \/>\nIdan\u2019s mother, Yael Alexander, designed a welcome room filled with Golani Brigade symbols and personal items from his military service, awaiting his return.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22778\" style=\"width: 822px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22778\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"822\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2.webp 1600w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-2-1536x1023.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22776\" style=\"width: 826px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22776\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani.webp 1143w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-1024x822.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/golani-768x617.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>7:13 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Israeli source on Edan&#8217;s health:<br \/>\nIdan Alexander\u2019s physical condition is poor, but he is smiling<br \/>\nDespite signs of weakness after more than a year and a half in Hamas captivity, Edan Alexander was reported to be in good spirits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:03 PM \u2013<\/strong> On-the-ground reports: Edan walked with minimal assistance; Red Cross: \u201ccondition stable.&#8221;<br \/>\nEyewitnesses observed the released hostage walking with some support. The Red Cross confirmed that while he appeared weak, his overall condition is considered stable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:55 PM \u2013 <\/strong>IDF Spokesperson: Red Cross confirms Edan was transferred and is en route to IDF forces in Gaza.<br \/>\nAccording to updates from the Red Cross, Idan was handed over to their personnel and is now being brought to the IDF team waiting inside the Strip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:41 PM \u2013 Israel: Despite Hamas announcement, transfer to Red Cross not yet confirmed<\/strong><br \/>\nAt this point, Israeli officials had not yet received official confirmation of the transfer, contrary to Hamas&#8217; earlier statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:33 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Israeli official to journalist Amichai Stein: \u201cThe moment Edan Alexander returns to Israel \u2014 we resume fighting in Gaza\u201d<br \/>\nA senior Israeli source emphasized that the return of Edan does not signify a strategic shift, reaffirming that military operations in Gaza would promptly resume following his safe return.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22779\" style=\"width: 839px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22779\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome.webp 2048w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welsome-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waiting for Edan in the Hostage Square | Photo: Alon Gilboa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22788\" style=\"width: 849px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-22788\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3.webp 2048w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/idan-3-1536x1025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hostages Square, Now | Credit: Alon Gilboa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6:13 PM \u2013<\/strong> Edan Alexander officially transferred to the Red Cross.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6:05 PM \u2013<\/strong> Reports confirm the Red Cross has arrived at the transfer point in northern Khan Younis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5:55 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Hostage Coordinator Gal Hirsch and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff en route by Air Force helicopter to the reception site at Re\u2019im Base.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"223\">4:39 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. He also met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee. It was agreed that an Israeli delegation will depart tomorrow for Doha to continue negotiations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3:35 PM \u2013 E<\/strong>dan\u2019s mother Yael Alexander and U.S. official Adam Boehler are on their way to meet him at Re\u2019im Base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3:20 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Family confirms Edan will be flown to Qatar for meetings with the U.S. President and Emir of Qatar, likely Wednesday or Thursday, where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar. The meeting is expected to be emotionally charged, as the emir of Qatar is considered one of the principal financiers of the kidnappers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:38 PM \u2013 <\/strong>Prime Minister\u2019s office denies Hamas reports of humanitarian aid entering Gaza. Israel insists no goods crossed the border and calls Hamas claims \u201cpsychological warfare.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, a temporary halt in military operations, including drone surveillance and airstrikes, was implemented to facilitate the release. Still, some reports noted continued IDF strikes east of Gaza City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:21 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Trump posts &#8220;GREAT NEWS!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114494359849751984\/embed\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Reunification Underway<\/strong><br \/>\nIdan\u2019s grandmother, Varda Ben Baruch, was waiting to greet him at the base. His mother, Yael, flew to Re\u2019im with U.S. envoy Adam Boehler.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">On this Mother\u2019s Day, it is my honor to travel with Idan Alexander\u2019s mom Yael for reunion of her son from Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you President Trump for your commitment to bringing all Americans home. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@POTUS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecRubio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SecRubio<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveWitkoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveWitkoff<\/a> \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UwcehqJ0xB\">pic.twitter.com\/UwcehqJ0xB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam Boehler (@aboehler) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aboehler\/status\/1921752090470228390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former hostage and survivor Edan Alexander crossed the border into Israeli territory accompanied by Israeli forces. 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