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Washington reportedly formed its own channels to communicate with Hamas through American-Palestinian Bishara Bahbah, which led to the release of American-Israeli IDF soldier Edan Alexander
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'His whole body has bedbug bites,' said Adi Alexander – 'His skin is in terrible condition' • He sustained himself on a diet of pita, rice, brown beans, and black coffee
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Alexander 'wouldn't be there if it weren't for us, he wouldn't be living right now – probably none of the hostages would be living right now'
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The former Israeli hostage, who spoke with Netanyahu, will remain hospitalized and is expected to meet the American president during a visit to the White House
Hostage Edan Alexander was freed thanks to diplomacy by the Trump administration, shortly before president visits the Middle East
The Israeli army implemented a unilateral ceasefire to facilitate his release, with the captive expected to be handed to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis • His release is expected to be without ceremony
The assessment is that Alexander will be released in the coming 48 hours
The 21-year-old IDF soldier's family points out the video was made public as Jews around the world celebrate the Passover holiday