Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander on Monday thanks to a direct deal between Hamas and the U.S. Now, the U.S. is jumpstarting talks to try to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are at an impasse, according to three people briefed on the negotiations who spoke ...

And, Leila, in Israel, many people today are angry ... and now this U.S. deal with Hamas while Israel is fighting Hamas. FADEL: NPR's Daniel Estrin reporting from Tel Aviv. Thank you.

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DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Good morning, Leila. FADEL: So listening to that clip ... and he was captured from his base on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked. And Israeli media are reporting ...

Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, is the last remaining American citizen held by Hamas in Gaza who is believed to still be alive.... Hamas says it will release Israeli American Edan ...