He is one of 33 hostages expected to be released by Hamas if the ceasefire in the fifteen-month-old conflict with Israel is a reality. "Justifiably so we're all of the camp that we'll believe it when we actually see their faces or see them come back one way or another,

They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.

Fewer than 100 of those kidnapped are believed to still be alive, according to Israeli officials. Edan Alexander's status has not been publicly confirmed, though Hamas did release a video in early December in which he pleaded for Israel to negotiate a deal.