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Freed Hostage Urges Trump to Rescue Remaining Captives

7/3/2025

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Freed American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander embraced a moment of gratitude at the White House, meeting President Trump and First Lady Melania after enduring 584 harrowing days in Hamas captivity. With heartfelt urgency, he implored Trump to advocate for the release of the remaining 50 hostages, voicing deep fears for their safety amid the escalating conflict.

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Freed American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander embraced a moment of gratitude at the White House, meeting President Trump and First Lady Melania after enduring 584 harrowing days in Hamas captivity. With heartfelt urgency, he implored Trump to advocate for the release of the remaining 50 hostages, voicing deep fears for their safety amid the escalating conflict.