U.S. Sends Messages to Hamas via Intermediaries to Confirm Aidan Alexander’s Fate
Egyptian sources reveal U.S. involvement in mediation efforts for Israeli soldier Aidan Alexander, as Hamas loses contact with holding group following Israeli airstrikes.
Watan-An Egyptian source revealed that the team responsible for mediation between Hamas and the Israeli government has received inquiries from Washington regarding the fate of Israeli soldier Aidan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, following an announcement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Tuesday. Abu Obeida stated that they had lost contact with the group holding the soldier after an Israeli airstrike targeted their location in Gaza.
In a statement on Telegram, Abu Obeida said, “We announce that we have lost contact with the group holding soldier Aidan Alexander after a direct bombing targeted their location, and we are still trying to reach them.” He added, “Our estimates are that the Israeli army is deliberately trying to eliminate the pressure of the dual-national prisoner issue in order to continue its genocidal war against our people.”
An Egyptian source revealed that the team responsible for mediating between Hamas and the Israeli government received inquiries from Washington about the fate of Israeli soldier Aidan Alexander, who also holds U.S. citizenship. This came after an announcement by Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, on Tuesday. Abu Obeida stated that they had lost contact with the group holding the soldier after an Israeli airstrike targeted their location in Gaza.
U.S. Seeks Information on Israeli Soldier Held by Hamas After Airstrike
In a statement on Telegram, Abu Obeida said, “We announce that we have lost contact with the group holding soldier Aidan Alexander after a direct bombing targeted their location, and we are still trying to reach them.” He added, “Our estimates are that the Israeli army is deliberately trying to eliminate the pressure of the dual-national prisoner issue in order to continue its genocidal war against our people.”
According to the Egyptian source, U.S. officials from the team of Middle East envoy Steve Wheatcroft reached out to Egyptian security officials on Tuesday evening after Abu Obeida’s announcement. They discussed the truth of the statement made by the Al-Qassam spokesperson and the U.S. side asked the Egyptian mediator to contact Hamas leadership to ascertain the soldier’s fate and gather information on his condition.
The source added that the U.S. requested detailed information about the soldier’s location if the incident was confirmed, to facilitate his rescue. The Egyptian officials noted the difficulty in acquiring such details, as it would be a security threat to resistance members in the area. However, they assured they would relay the message to Hamas leadership to gather information on the soldier’s condition.
Hamas Rejects U.S. and Israeli Proposal, Aidan Alexander Challenges Trump Administration
The Al-Qassam Brigades had aired a video on Saturday showing the Israeli soldier Aidan Alexander, who holds U.S. citizenship. In the video, he expressed disappointment with promises of his release and revealed that Israeli bombing had been very close to his location.
Aidan Alexander, a Hamas prisoner, challenges the Trump administration
In the video, Alexander sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, “I believed you would succeed in getting me out of here alive,” and asking, “Why did I fall victim to Netanyahu’s lies?” He also mentioned the ongoing protests within Israel, stating, “Every day I see Israeli citizens protesting and doing everything, but the world does not listen to them.” Alexander expressed hope for survival, saying, “I want to believe that you won’t see me alive for the last time in this recording, and I want to return safely.”
