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Freed Hostage Edan Alexander Shares Harrowing Gaza Experience

5/17/2025

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Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage freed from Hamas, recounted his traumatic ordeal after being hospitalized. He was shuffled through Gaza, shedding 20kg while facing dire conditions. During his captivity, he discovered his parents met Donald Trump, who expressed his eagerness to welcome Alexander to the White House.

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Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage freed from Hamas, recounted his traumatic ordeal after being hospitalized. He was shuffled through Gaza, shedding 20kg while facing dire conditions. During his captivity, he discovered his parents met Donald Trump, who expressed his eagerness to welcome Alexander to the White House.