Edan Alexander is home, and all of Israel is elated – especially Edan’s family:
[Edan] Alexander’s mom Yael flew together with US hostage envoy Adam Boehler from the United States to Israel, landing early Monday afternoon before rushing to the Re’im military base near the Gaza border, where her son was first taken after his release from captivity. Alexander’s father Adi landed several hours after his wife and was airlifted to Re’im, arriving just before his son.
Alexander was transferred by Hamas fighters to the Red Cross on Thursday evening before being driven to the border with Israel and handed over to Israeli troops.
“We landed right on time,” Adi Alexander told reporters. “It was an out-of-body experience. I managed to see his photo — handsome, on his feet, that’s the most important. A bit pale, skinny, but a tall kid, that’s my kid.”
After this joyous reunion, Edan spoke to U.S. President Trump as well as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who told Edan that “Today we are all one family.” Praise God, who hears the cries of all who call on Him, and sets the captives free! May we see the return of all Israel’s hostages soon.