On Monday evening, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, handed over Israeli-American hostage Aidan Alexander to the International Committee of the Red Cross in northern Khan Younis.

Following the handover, Alexander was transferred to Israeli occupation authorities via the Kissofim crossing, where the Israeli army confirmed his receipt.

Hamas stated that they released Alexander after communications with the U.S. administration, emphasizing their readiness to begin negotiations for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange.