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Edan Alexander was held for 584 days before his release in May, following direct negotiations between Hamas and the Trump administration. 'My story does not end with survival – it continues with service,' he said

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American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage on October 7 and freed last May, announced on Thursday that he intends to return to Israel and continue his service in the Israeli army next month.