Hamas launched a three-minute propaganda video on Saturday night revealing indications of life from captive soldier Edan Alexander. The video, which is undated however shows that Alexander has actually been cooped for 551 days, comes as Jews worldwide collect to mark Passover.
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old United States resident and only soldier stationed near the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, was caught in addition to more than 250 other captives throughout a ruthless attack by Hamas. This marks the 2nd video launched by Hamas including Alexander; the previous video aired in November. While the video reveals indications of life, Alexander’s household, represented by the Hostages and Missing Out On Households Online forum, asked for that Israeli media restrict the release to a still image rather of the complete video.
In a declaration launched by his household, they stated, “As we start Passover, our household in Israel prepares to relax the Seder table. Our Edan, who fearlessly served in the Golani Brigade, stays held hostage by Hamas. When you commemorate flexibility, keep in mind: our event is insufficient as long as he and the other 58 captives are not home.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s workplace verified that the prime minister personally called Alexander’s moms and dads, revealing compassion for their discomfort and verifying that “incredible efforts are underway to return Edan and the rest of the captives.”