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Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press the release is expected within 48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed the deal on Sunday, describing it as a goodwill gesture toward Trump ahead of his upcoming visit to the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This would be the first hostage release since the collapse of a ceasefire in March, signaling renewed momentum in diplomatic efforts amid deteriorating conditions in Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hamas has agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage in Gaza, as part of broader efforts to revive ceasefire talks, reopen border crossings, and restore humanitarian aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press the release is expected within 48 hours. 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