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Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. Hamas announced on Sunday night that it had agreed to free Alexander, 21, after several days of talks with the United States as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire and resume the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Alexander, wearing a black Adidas t-shirt and a baseball cap, was photographed during his handover to the Red Cross shortly before his convoy left Khan Younis and headed toward Israel. He later arrived at an Israeli military base for a medical assessment and a long-awaited reunion with his family. At a press briefing, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrated President Trump's executive order aimed at lowering drug prices. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests, and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products, including NFT drops, and more: