Adi Alexander’s son Edan has been held captive by Hamas for over 422 days, following an attack on Israel in 2023. In a propaganda video released by Hamas, Edan pleads for help from Israeli and American leaders to free him and the other hostages. The emotional video shows Edan speaking in Hebrew and English, asking President-elect Donald Trump to use his influence to negotiate their release. He expresses fear and desperation, mentioning a fellow American hostage who was killed in captivity. Edan’s father, Adi, describes the video as both encouraging and disturbing. His family continues to plead for the release of all hostages, emphasizing the emotional toll of their captivity. Adi’s wife, Yael, has been working to raise awareness and meet with Israeli leaders in an effort to bring their son home. Adi is hopeful that the new U.S. administration will help in negotiating a deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House have condemned the video as cruel psychological warfare, vowing to take action to bring the hostages home. The Hostage Families Forum is urging both U.S. administrations to prioritize the release of the hostages, emphasizing that their lives are in danger. Edan’s father continues to speak out at rallies, calling for collaboration and decisive action to secure the hostages’ freedom.
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Father of Edan Alexander discusses Hamas hostage video of son
