His message to the terrorists who tortured him is unmistakable: the soldier they tried to break is returning to the battlefield, this time on his terms.

'Next month, God willing, I will return to Israel. I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers.'

Monday’s ceremony was briefly disrupted by a lone protester waving a Palestinian flag and holding a sign that read, 'When do we Jews notice that Israel is insane?!'

Edan also thanked those who secured his freedom and called for urgent action to release the remaining hostages.

President Donald Trump welcomed released hostage Edan Alexander to the White House and praised his courage in captivity and freedom.

Edan's inclusion on today’s military evacuation flight signals not only the U.S. government’s deep concern for his safety, but also the increasingly volatile environment in Israel.

Adi and Yael Alexander, the parents of released American hostage Edan Alexander, discuss their son's harrowing captivity in Gaza and their joyful reunion.

Former hostage Edan Alexander credited President Donald Trump for securing his release from Hamas, emotionally thanking him for saving his life. Trump then invited him to the White House for a celebratory visit.

Edan Alexander’s family waged an unrelenting, high-profile campaign—spanning international diplomacy, media outreach, and emotional public appeals—to secure his release from Hamas captivity and bring him safely home.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff gifted released hostage Edan Alexander with a star of David necklace that belonged to his late son.

Golani soldiers celebrate the release of Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli soldier who served in the Golani Brigade before being abducted on October 7, 2023.

Alexander: 'It’s crazy, it’s unbelievable. I’m okay. Weak, but slowly I’ll return to how I was before. It’s just a matter of time.'

After enduring nearly 600 days of heartache, the Alexander family is whole once more—reunited at last with their son Edan, who was abducted from his base in southern Israel during the October 7th massacre.

After 584 days in captivity, he is the first male soldier in the Israel Defense Forces freed since being taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.

Jerusalem is reportedly concerned that the talks may prioritize the release of US hostages, leading the US to lose interest in the matter once they are freed.

President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, said in March that freeing Edan Alexander was a 'top priority.'

A spokesman for the terrorist group claimed without evidence that contact was lost following a 'direct strike' on their location.

Alexander was kidnapped in uniform from a post near Kibbutz Nirim during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist invasion.