Yael Alexander is seen arriving in Reim, Israel on May 12 before reuniting with her son who is set to be released from being held hostage by Hamas. Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American citizen from New Jersey, was set to be freed later Monday as part of a good will gesture to the Trump administration, according to Hamas. The soldier has been held captive ever since he was snatched from his military base in southern Israel during Hamas’ deadly cross-border attack on Oct. 7, 2023.