In the coming hours, Hamas will release 21 -year -old American Israeli Homer Alexander, a spokesman for the organization said today. The news became known yesterday, without announcing a clear timetable.

“Hamas will release Israeli -American Alexander Monday, the last survivor of the US held by the Palestinian Fighter Organization in Gaza,” said a spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas.

The 21 -year -old Ian was born and raised in New Jersey and served in the Israeli army when he was arrested by Hamas during her attack on Israel in October 2023.

According to Israeli media, the release will be at the point in the Miss Unitedbut There will be no public ceremony for the liberation of Alexander, as it was in previous hostage releases.

Meanwhile, US envoy to the Middle East Steve Whitkov arrived in Israel today, while he was going to travel to Saudi Arabia tomorrow with US President Donald Trump.

Witten has changed his program because of the release of the young Homer and is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and other Israeli officials.

“Al Casham brigades have decided to release the Zionist soldier of American citizenship, A Alexander, who is currently being held. The liberation will take place today, Monday, May 12, 2025, “said Abu Obidida spokesman in a Telegram post.

Earlier, a source in the Palestinian Islamist organization announced that the 21 -year -old hostage is “very likely” to be released today or tomorrow, Tuesday, but therefore “need to safeguard the proper conditions on the field,” the source said.

Hamas asked the American envoys’Suspension of all Israeli military operations“, A request accepted by Israel.

“Hamas was informed that at 09:30 (local time and time in Greece), Israel began to suspend its recognition flights, drones and fighter flights, as well as its military operations in order to create a safe corridor for Hamas’ transportation and delivery,” the source said.

Hamas’ decision to release Alexander was taken as a “gesture of goodwill” to President Donald Trump for his mediation in talks.

The government of the US president had described Alexander’s release “top priority” and Trump himself, commenting on the news, said that this is “the first of the final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I’m looking forward to that day of celebration! “

With a “safe corridor” his release, says Israel

Homer’s liberation could pave the way for the liberation and the rest of the 59 hostages that are still being held in Gaza, but Netanyahu said the Israeli forces would continue preparing for the expansion of military operations in the strip.

“Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or release of prisoners with Hamas, but only for a safe corridor To allow the liberation of the US Israeli Homer’s Alexander, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today.

“The negotiations will continue under fire during preparations to intensify the battles and are expected to follow negotiations to release the rest of the hostages,” Netanyahu’s office said yesterday.

As a confirmation of its intentions, Israel bombed during the night camp displaced in jambalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 civilians, including women and children.

“At least ten (dead), including women and children, as well as dozens of injured were taken after an Israeli air strike against the school Fatima Bid Assad, where more than 2,000 displaced in the city of Jambalia,” he said.