Edan Alexander

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes

The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

An IDF biographical infographic on Hamas terrorist Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, who held three hostages in the Gaza Strip, published August 27, 2026.
The Maccabiah Games are back.

Maccabiah 2026: Where Jews from all over the world kvell with pride - opinion

Tzofim Garin Tzabar.

Over 150 young immigrants to make aliyah, join IDF, through Garin Tzabar this winter

Former hostage, Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, attends an event at the Nova festival massacre site with a US delegation on December 3, 2025 in Re'eim, Israel.

Freed Gaza hostage Edan Alexander vows to 'give hell' to Hamas at Nova massacre site


Terrorists dressed as women transferred Edan Alexander across Gaza, released hostage recounts

Edan Alexander described only being given seawater and dirty bread to consume during his year in captivity.

 Released hostage Edan Alexander meets with IDF at Gaza border, May 12, 2025.

WATCH: Jerusalem Post Conference: Who's speaking, what's there to see?

This week on the Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and legal correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun discuss the largest events of the past week.

 Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun sit down to discuss the week's major events on the Jerusalem Post Podcast.

Witkoff: Hamas is afraid of Trump - and the truth is, they should be

Witkoff made the statements to families of the remaining hostages while speaking about the release of Edan Alexander.

 Steve Witkoff seen on a background of Hamas terrorists and a protest sign featuring US President Donald Trump (illustrative)

Father of Golani soldier defends Edan Alexander: ‘He saved my son’s life’

Edan Alexander volunteered to remain on base on October 7, 2023, which allowed Simon's son to go home.

 Edan Alexander, who has been released from captivity by Hamas, after he had been kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, reacts as he reunites with his parents in Reim, southern Israel, before flying to Tel Aviv May 12, 2025.

Israel at War Day 586: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Earthquake felt in central Israel • Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family • The ‘Post’ hears from inside Iran

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family for not thanking Netanyahu

In his post on X, Magal wrote: “Edan Alexander’s mother, in a disgusting display of good-naturedness and lack of culture, does not thank the prime minister.”

 Israeli journalist Yinon Magal speaks during the Jabotinsky conference in Jerusalem, December 23, 2024.

Letters to the editor, May 14, 2025: Bar of expectations

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Witkoff gifts Edan Alexander Star of David necklace belonging to his late son

Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.

 Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff.