Hamas releases video with American hostage Edan Alexander

A new video released Saturday by Hamas shows Edan Alexander, an American hostage who was taken captive from Israel on Oct. 7 and held in the Gaza Strip. The video was captioned “time is running out” and shows Alexander, who had volunteered to serve with the Israeli military, tearfully speaking to the camera. NBC News’ Hala Gorani reports from Jerusalem.

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[Blob-jxfg]

He had a normal life in America and CHOSE to enlist in the Israeli army???

[julietteyork]

He was American but enlisted in the Israeli army? Doesn’t compute.

[brennakayali]

This description should include that Edan was an IDF soldier. "taken hostage" implies he was a civilian.

[paulmorgavo]

An American citizen left America to join and fight for a foreign non-American army; while a member of that non-American army he gets captured by that armys' enemy. Then, he doesn't ask Israels President for help, he doesn't ask Americas President for help, he asks a guy that doesn't currently hold any power to do anything for him. Sounds like one bad move after another.

[MiMiiViVi]

He looks healthy and fit considering the horrible bombing and starvation circumstances. Last hostages released were killed by IDF, so its necessary to have a neutral, third party involved.
I'm sure it was a relief for his family to see he has survived.
All Netanyahu has to do, is agree to have his troops leave Gaza and stop attacking West Bank Palestinians.

[Saraa]

“Almost certainly under duress” He has been kidnapped and taken into the terror tunnels of Gaza. What would you expect?

[fearlesend]

Soooo he’s American but join the Israel military 💀💀💀

[Livelifebegrateful]

But would not enlist to fight for Americans?

[ellieokeefe]

its not a war in Gaza, They are occupied, it is genocide. The word war is pure propaganda. "According to international humanitarian law, an occupying country is obligated to respect the civilian population in occupied territory, ensuring their basic needs are met, protecting private property, maintaining law and order, and generally following the existing laws of the occupied territory, while only taking necessary measures to secure its own safety; this includes prohibiting the transfer of its own population into the occupied area and the forced displacement of the local population"

[milliemouse]

Home? Seems he wanted to be Israeli so I'd say he is 'home'!

[banzy]

You assisted your leader in genocide, but you are asking America for help. SMH

[wesking]

why would America get him out when he is fighting for the Israeli military

[eddielee]

And I thought only Dual Citizens were members in U.S. Congress .

[teenahweenah]

Who is the barber? His hair is well groomed.

[saraish]

Poor kid. Bring this young man home. It's so painful to see him like this. Please G-d bring Edan home

[akbarbukhari]

why would u not join the u.s army and serve where you live ? The benefits and rescepct u get from being a u.s vetran is so good.

[moonphase]

From NJ. Went back to what he considered his "mother country" to serve in the Israel Army? He's Israels problem now dual citizenship or not. He signed up. He joined the club man. He got captured. Remember those of the Hanoi Hilton? Left them there for how long? And, they were US soldiers. Sorry dude you signed up and then got captured. Actions have consequences. Wars have consequences. Starting wars has consequences. Escape. Evade. Re-join the fight.

[hannaelfar]

Isreal has over Ten thousand Palestinian hostages in Israeli prisons, and he’s a soldier so he’s fair game

[SakibAl-px]

Be human like humans before. Follow the religion of humanity. People like people. Gentle, honest character to be an honest person. Read the biography of the great man Hazrat Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam and his companions. You will be the most amiable person in the world. The world will give you dignity and respect. Inshallah

[Suresh_Kamath]

So you at NBC do not support negotiations?. I am sure most hostages would like negotiations to take place.