With tight hugs and tears, American-Israeli Edan Alexander was reunited with his parents today, ending 584 harrowing days in Hamas captivity.
WATCH: Edan Alexander reuniting with his parents after being a hostage 584 days. pic.twitter.com/ngvQGCZ2hL
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The 21-year-old greeted his parents at the Re’im base on the Gaza border. Before reaching his parents, he spoke to his mother on the phone alongside U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
“Edan?” His mom said screaming in joy. “They just released a photo of you and you look unbelievable, wow. You look beautiful. I love you so much.”
Upon crossing into Israel in a convoy, Alexander was greeted by Israelis standing on the side of the road and cheering.
The rest of his family watched from a screen together at the hospital and were seen clapping as soon as Alexander was transferred to the Red Cross in Khan Younis by Hamas.
The reaction of Edan Alexander’s family to his transfer to the Red Cross after 584 days in Hamas captivity. pic.twitter.com/f5qAJ0en96
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The former hostage was transported to the hospital to be reunited with other members of