Trump hailed the development as "monumental news" in a post on Truth Social, where he described Alexander's release by Hamas as a:
"step taken in good faith toward the United States and the efforts of the mediators – Qatar and Egypt – to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones".

"Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, is being [released],"

US President Donald Trump said Israel will "have 20 live hostages after Edan," adding that "the rest are dead bodies."

Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi told the Hamas-affiliated Al Aqsa TV that the militant group, classified as a terrorist organisation by the US and Israel, directly negotiated with the US to free Alexander in exchange for the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Witkoff told CNN the talks with Hamas were indirect.
He is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Monday that Israel has not committed to a ceasefire, nor the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to "a safe corridor that will allow for Edan's release".

In a post on social media Sunday night, Trump said he hoped the release would lead to the "end (of) this brutal conflict".
But the long-time Israeli prime minister has said that "negotiations will take place under fire".