Trump, First Lad

Washington – President Trump and the first lady Melania Trump will meet with the hostages released from Hamas, Edan Alexander, and her family in the Oval office on Thursday, said White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt.

Alexander, who was held hostage by the militant group Hamas in Gaza for 19 months, was Launched last monthand since then he has returned home to New Jersey. Now 21 years old, the double American-Israeli citizen grew in New Jersey and graduated from high school before moving to Israel. There, while serving in the Israeli army, he was kidnapped during Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023.

“The president and the first lady have met with many hostages released from Gaza, and hope to meet Edan Alexander and his family in the Oval office tomorrow,” Leavitt said.

Trump and Alexander spoke directly after being released last month. In the video of the call published by the White House, the president told Alexander: “You are an American and we love you. We are going to take good care of you. And your parents are incredible. I saw your mother. I was pushing me a little, putting me a lot of pressure on me.”

Alexander’s return For Tenafly, New Jersey, he met the celebration, while hundreds were in the rain and waited for hours when their caravan passed.

The White House has not yet said when the meeting will take place on Thursday.

Mr. Trump is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu in the White House next week, as president of the United States says Israel has accepted the terms of a high two -month fire in Gaza.

Kristin Brown contributed to this report.

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