Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander, who was held captive by the Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip for over 19 months, was released on Monday as part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement with Israel.

The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was freed Monday after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, said they always maintained hope he'd be released.

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"The most terrifying sound of all — the one Edan feared most — was the sound of the war raging above their heads," she said.