The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.

Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a cease-fire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume th...

Unlike most other hostages, Mr. Alexander was released without a formally announced cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the failure of efforts to secure a broader truce between the two ...