Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid.

The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the militant group will free Israeli American soldier Edan Alexander for a ceasefire and an end to the aid blockade.