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Watch: Edan Alexander’s mother screams as family reunites after American-Israeli released from Hamas captivity

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Edan Alexander's mother screamed as she embraced her son for the first time following his release from captivity by Hamas on Monday, 12 May.

The 21-year-old was taken from his military base during Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023.

Mr Alexander reunited with his family in Reim, southern Israel, before flying to Tel Aviv.

His release is the first since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March, unleashing fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds.

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Thursday to discuss a new proposal aimed at securing further hostage releases, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.

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