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Trump Meets Edan Alexander, Final American Hostage Freed by Hamas

His plea for ongoing U.S. action underscores efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire before Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit.

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FILE - People watch a live broadcast of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander as he is released from Hamas captivity in Gaza, at a plaza known as the hostages square in Tel Aviv, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)
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Overview

  • On July 3, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who spent 584 days in Hamas captivity, in the Oval Office.
  • Alexander personally thanked Trump for “saving my life” and recounted how his treatment by Hamas improved after Trump’s 2024 election victory.
  • He urged the president to keep pressing for the release of the remaining hostages, warning that continued fighting in Gaza endangers their safety.
  • The White House plans to leverage this high-profile meeting to bolster U.S.-led ceasefire and hostage exchange negotiations.
  • More than 50 captives still held by Hamas include around 20 believed to be alive, according to Israeli intelligence, as negotiators seek further breakthroughs.