Hamas released Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza, paving the way for a possible return to ceasefire talks for the war-torn enclave.

Hamas has released an Israeli-American hostage held captive for 19 months to Israeli forces as part of efforts to reach a new ceasefire deal, the group said.

The last living American hostage held by Hamas has been released, with some speculating the move is an attempt to get the U.S. to disengage in Gaza.