Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is returning home on Monday evening. He is currently in Red Cross custody and on his way to Re'im Air Base, where his immediate family is waiting to meet him.
Back in Tel Aviv, his extended family was overjoyed when they heard that he was officially in Red Cross custody.
The Alexander family upon receiving confirmation that Edan has been transferred to the Red Cross. (credit: Paulina Patimer) The Alexander family upon receiving confirmation that Edan has been transferred to the Red Cross. (credit: PAULINA PATIMER)
In Hostages Sqaure, Israelis eagerly awaited his return to Israeli territory.
Israelis rally in Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander returns to Israel. Sign reads: "Edan, We have waited for you so much, how good it is that you are home." (credit: Chen G. Schimmel) Israelis await the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, whom Hamas is expected to release from captivity today, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv May 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
The Parents of remaining hostages Matan Zangauker, Jonathan Samerano, and Nimrod Cohen, were in the crowd at the rally in Tel Aviv. They made statements thanking US President Donald Trump and special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, for their efforts to release Alexander.
People at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, before the release of American-Israel hostage Edan Alexander, May 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)Israelis await the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, whom Hamas is expected to release from captivity today, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv May 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said that it stood with the Alexander family in a statement, but noted that a full hostage and ceasefire deal was necessary.
Israelis await the release of Israeli/US hostage Edan Alexander, whom Hamas is expected to release from captivity today, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv May 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)People at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, before the release of American-Israel hostage Edan Alexander, May 12, 2025. (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
"The families stand with the Alexander family. If the reports are correct, Edan's return must be the beginning of a deal that will bring back all 59 hostages."
"There is only one moral, rightful, and necessary deal: the immediate return of all hostages and the end of the war."
