Edan Alexander, who has Israeli parents but grew up in northern New Jersey, has announced his plans to return to the Middle East next month to rejoin the Israeli Defense Forces.

Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than half a year after being released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed the formidable new weapon will be ready for use by the military later this year.

Tenafly native Edan Alexander was freed after 17 months in Hamas captivity. But he said this week that would rejoin the Israel military.

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Israel announced one of its most brilliant defense developments as operational: the “Iron Beam” laser interception system, giving it 100% protection from missiles. Watch it in action.

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Israel is “concerned” about Egypt ’s growing military presence in the Sinai Peninsula, a senior Israeli official told Axios, as tensions between the two countries rise. The reported buildup has become a major point of contention between Cairo and Tel Aviv in recent months.

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelming on Friday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week's gathering of world leaders virtually after the Trump administration declined to grant him a visa.