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In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity

JL;DR SUMMARY Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old from Tenafly, NJ, was celebrated by his community after being released from Hamas captivity, following a U.S.-negotiated deal. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasIdfSupportHostagesNew JerseyEdan AlexanderCommunity CelebrationTenaflyRelease Negotiation

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Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
"By 5 a.m., the time that initial reports suggested Alexander could be freed by Hamas, which has held him hostage in the Gaza Strip for 584 days, the suburban New Jersey park was packed with friends of his family, members of the local Israeli expat community and hundreds of local residents and officials."
Israel
"Now, the United States had negotiated his release, in a move that shocked both Israeli officials and his friends and family in New Jersey."
Palestinian Territories
"Born and raised by Israeli parents in Tenafly, Alexander, 21, joined the Israel Defense Forces after graduating from Tenafly High School. He was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, while serving near the Gaza border, along with 250 others."
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"At times, the screen showed a broadcast from Tel Avivs Hostages Square, where a similar broadcast showed the crowds in Tenafly."

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