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.

Unlike most other hostages, Mr. Alexander was released without a formally announced cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the failure of efforts to secure a broader truce between the two ...