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US envoy says Israeli-American captive likely to be released within 24 hours
11 May 2025 22:00 BST
Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy to the Middle East, says Israeli-American solider, Edan Alexander, who is being held in Gaza is expected to be freed on Monday following what he called an extended and complex negotiation process.
“We are picking him up probably tomorrow,” Witkoff told NBC News, confirming the deal. “There was a long negotiation with lots of people to thank.”
He described the anticipated release as a goodwill gesture towards US President Donald Trump, crediting him with playing a central role in the breakthrough. “It is a big moment in large part because of Trump,” Witkoff said. “The family is ecstatic.”