US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas2 days ago Share Save Johanna Chisholm BBC News Share SaveFreed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander reunites with familyIsraeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months. Mr Alexander is thought to be the last US citizen held by Hamas who was still alive. Television pictures show Edan Alexander smiling as he embraces his parents and siblings at an Israeli military base. Mr Alexander is the first hostage to be freed by Hamas since Israel restarted its military offensive on 18 March, after a two-month ceasefire came to an end. Qatar and Egypt said that Mr Alexander's release was an encouraging sign of potential new truce talks.