Edan Alexander
Edan Alexander is a 19-year-old soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) who is currently the only remaining American known to be alive in captivity after being abducted by Hamas during their attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. His situation has drawn significant international attention amidst ongoing hostage negotiations and concerns regarding the wellbeing of hostages held by Hamas.
Born on Jan 01, 2002 (23 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 5.67 | 0.20% | +90% | 331,002,651 | 1,256,135 | $21,000,000 | 79,694$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 59,407 | $2,700,000 | 2,363$ |
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 19,652 | $180,000 | 188$ |
| India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,028,702 | $2,900,000 | 2,162$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 39,316 | $450,000 | 391$ |
| Lithuania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 2,274 | $54,000 | 45$ |
| Iceland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 341,243 | 275 | $24,000 | 19$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,566 | $76,000 | 63$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 89,163 | $1,500,000 | 634$ |
| Netherlands | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,134,872 | 11,932 | $907,000 | 632$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,090 | $530,000 | 215$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 55,813 | $340,000 | 195$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,114 | $110,000 | 43$ |
| Malaysia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,365,999 | 32,046 | $364,000 | 360$ |
| Totals | 30 | 2,226,652,883 | 2,606,550 | $31,150,000 | 87,014$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Edan Alexander served in an elite infantry unit on the Gaza border when he was kidnapped by Palestinian fighters during an attack on Israel.
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United Kingdom:
Edan Alexander is an Israeli-American hostage with whom Hamas lost contact after a direct strike on his location.
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United States:
Edan Alexander is the lone surviving American citizen held in Gaza and has become the focus of attention in negotiations.
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Malaysia:
Edan Alexander is an Israeli-American soldier who was kidnapped by Palestinian fighters during an attack in October 2023.
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Jamaica:
Edan Alexander is an Israeli-American hostage whose location was reportedly struck by Hamas.
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United States:
Under the proposal, Israeli American Edan Alexander would be released on the first day of the truce as a 'special gesture' to the United States.
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Slovakia:
Edan Alexander is an Israeli-American soldier who was taken hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
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United Kingdom:
Edan Alexander has appeared in videos released by Hamas and is believed to be the only US citizen hostage still alive.
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Argentina:
Edan Alexander is an Israeli-American soldier who was kidnapped during an attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
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United States:
An American-Israeli hostage who appealed directly to President Donald Trump in a proof-of-life video released by Hamas.
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