VIDEO: Qassam Brigades address video message to former 'Israeli' captive Edan Alexander

The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, published a new video on Tuesday directed at Edan Alexander, a former captive in Gaza who was released earlier this year.

The video surfaced shortly after Alexander, who also holds American citizenship, announced his intention to rejoin the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and participate in its ongoing genocide in Gaza.

In the footage, the Qassam Brigades reminded Alexander of moments during his captivity. “You will return to the army that tried to kill you multiple times, and we were the ones who protected you. Do you remember?”

The video includes scenes showing Qassam fighters rescuing Alexander from the rubble of a collapsed underground tunnel, reportedly struck by heavy 'Israeli' bombardment. Fighters are seen providing him with oxygen and urgent medical care.

Other footage depicts his safe handover to Red Cross staff, who later escorted him back to 'Israeli'-occupied territory. His release in May came as part of a goodwill deal involving US President Donald Trump.

The closing message of the video underscored the group’s stance on negotiations. “Exchange deal… freedom and life. Military pressure… death and failure.”

The message is an implicit call for 'Israel' to pursue prisoner-exchange agreements and ceasefire arrangements rather than continuing its military offensive.