The father of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander urges the US to engage in direct talks to free captives after Hamas says it cannot account for his status. Adi Alexander calls for negotiations to free the remaining 59 hostages, including his son and four American hostages. The armed wing of Hamas claims it does not know the fate of Alexander, and his father expresses concern over stalled negotiations. Adi reassures his son that he is not forgotten and that efforts are being made for his release.

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