Captives

Watch emotional: Edan Alexander’s heartwarming first call with his Mother after 584 days in captivity

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American, returned to Israel on May 12, 2025, after 584 days in Hamas captivity, sharing a tearful first phone call with his mother, Yael, who called him “strong” and “beautiful.” The emotional reunion at the Re’im military base, marked by Yael’s heartfelt words, “You are home,” underscores the nation’s joy as 58 hostages remain in Gaza.