Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. Family, friends and supporters gathered in Tenafly,

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy expressed immense relief over the release of Edan Alexander, a New Jersey native and IDF soldier who was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 and held captive for 584 days. Alexander,

Hamas released Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, on Monday ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the region this week. The group called it a goodwill gesture aimed at reviving mediated efforts to end the 19-month war. Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union.