In a heart-wrenching video released by Hamas, 20-year-old Edan Alexander appeared gaunt but resolute, pleading for his release after enduring over 420 days in captivity. Taken hostage during Hamas’s brutal October 7, 2023, attack, Alexander is one of 101 remaining hostages still held in Gaza. His story serves as a vivid reminder of courage, sacrifice, and the urgent need for action.

A Young Hero with Roots in Israel and America
Born in Israel and raised in Tenafly, New Jersey, Edan Alexander embodies the deep bond between the United States and Israel. After graduating high school in 2022, Alexander returned to Israel to serve as a lone soldier in the Golani Brigade. On that fateful October morning, he was stationed near Gaza, where Hamas’s assault claimed over 1,200 lives and left the region reeling in devastation.

In the video, Alexander addressed both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, pleading for decisive action. Speaking...