Tonight, the final living American hostage held by Hamas is free.

Eidan Alexander entered Israel from Gaza earlier today in a deal made directly between

Hamas and the United States.

His release came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went further than before on his plans

for Gaza calling for its reoccupation, and as President Trump

left today for his four-day trip to the region. Nick Schifrin begins with the hostage release

and an emotional reunion in Israel.

584 days.

Adon Alexander is free in his mother's arms. The Israeli-American soldier reunited with his family.

He was kidnapped on October 7,

2023 when Hamas and its supporters rushed into Israel and overran a nearby

military base. That day, he was just 19 years old, now 21, a native of New Jersey.

Where in Tena Fly today, they cheered the moment they saw a native son released.

Oh my God, he done?

And the moment Yael Alexander got to speak to him.

I just released a photo of you.

You look unbelievable.

Wow.

You look beautiful.

I love you so much.

Atani Ramadim, I love you, and I'm going to see you, like, soon.

Very strong.

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