Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old from Tenafly, has been held captive for over 422 days by Hamas following an attack in 2023. In a recently released propaganda video, Edan pleads for help from Israeli and American leaders to free him and the other hostages. His father, Adi Alexander, expressed both encouragement and disturbance at the video, stating that every day in captivity is a significant struggle for his son. Edan’s emotional plea in the video emphasizes the fear and pain he and the other hostages are enduring. He calls on leaders to negotiate for their release and expresses his longing to be reunited with his family. Adi Alexander emphasizes the need for political and humanitarian action to bring the hostages home, hoping the new U.S. administration will assist in resolving the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House have condemned the video, pledging to take necessary actions to secure the release of Edan and the other hostages. The Hostage Families Forum calls for immediate action to address the critical situation faced by the hostages. Adi Alexander has attended rallies, urging leaders to work together for a resolution, stressing the urgency of bringing all hostages home. The release of the video has intensified calls for action and collaboration to end the suffering of the hostages and their families.
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Father of Edan Alexander discusses the Hamas hostage video featuring his son
