Captured Hamas member seeks to re-enlist in the military forces
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American citizen, is set to return to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) next month, following his release from five-hundred and forty-eight days of captivity in the Gaza Strip. Alexander was taken captive during an unprecedented attack by Hamas and other extremists on October 7, 2023.
The Israeli citizen was held in a cage within the city of Gaza, a claim that Hamas has not officially denied. However, it is believed that around 20 captives are still alive in Israel.
In a recent event hosted by the private US organization FIDF, which supports Israeli soldiers, Alexander urged that while he is free, many others are still in captivity in the Gaza Strip. He was released in May as part of an agreement between Hamas and the US, without Israeli involvement.
Hamas has claimed to have distributed captives across several neighborhoods in Gaza to stop the controversial Israeli offensive. Alexander, who also holds US citizenship, plans to resume his military service.
It is unclear what the future holds for the remaining captives, but Alexander's release provides a glimmer of hope. As he prepares to don the IDF uniform once more, the world watches, hoping for a resolution to this ongoing conflict.
