Yael and Adil Alexander are anxiously awaiting news on the release of their son, Edan, who has been held captive for 292 days. Edan, a 20-year-old Israeli American, was kidnapped while volunteering in Israel and preparing to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
Yael expressed the family's anguish, stating that not being able to speak with her son for nearly a year has been a nightmare. The couple is hopeful that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will announce progress towards a deal for Edan's release during his speech to Congress.
Adil emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging Netanyahu to take action and bring the negotiations to a resolution. The family has traveled to Washington, DC, to attend the speech in hopes of hearing positive news about their son's fate.
For Yael and Adil, the prospect of Edan's return is paramount, and they view any lack of mention of the hostages and the deal in Netanyahu's speech as a disappointment. They are determined to continue advocating for their son's safe return until he is back home with them.
