Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli nationwide and soldier with the Israel Protection Forces (IDF), had been held by Hamas because the brutal 7 October 2023 assaults on Israel through which roughly 1,200 folks have been killed and one other 250 taken hostage.
He’s believed to be the final dwelling American held by militants in Gaza, in response to media stories.
Free all remaining hostages
The Secretary-Normal “is profoundly relieved that Mr. Alexander has been freed and is now returning to his household and family members after this harrowing ordeal,” mentioned UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in an announcement.
The UN chief renewed his pressing name for a right away, everlasting ceasefire and the instant and unconditional launch of all remaining hostages, he added, stressing that hostages should be handled humanely and with dignity.
“He calls on all events to instantly guarantee speedy, unhindered, and protected humanitarian aid, together with the supply of crucial providers, for all civilians in want. Assist isn’t negotiable,” Mr. Dujarric mentioned.
Finish the hostilities
The Secretary-Normal additionally counseled the sustained mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and the US to convey an finish to the combating.
He urged “all events to construct on right now’s launch to succeed in a complete settlement that may guarantee the discharge of all hostages, an finish to the hostilities, the supply of humanitarian assist and the long-overdue alleviation of the human struggling in Gaza,” the assertion concluded.
Meals safety specialists warned on Monday that Gaza’s whole inhabitants, greater than two million folks, stays “at crucial danger of famine” as a result of struggle and Israel’s blockade on assist entry efficient since 2 March.
