Hamas handed Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, to the Red Cross ahead of his release to Israel on Monday, according to a statement from the militant group.

Hamas is reportedly preparing to release Edan Alexander, the last surviving American hostage held in Gaza, despite a lack of significant progress on a potential second ceasefire agreement with Israel,

Hamas said it will release the last living American hostage held in Gaza after renewed talks with the US over a truce deal with Israel.