American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel has released a video message heaping praise on President Donald Trump after he was freed from captivity by the terrorist group Hamas two weeks ago.

Siegal, 65, and two other hostages were released on Feb. 1 after being held in what he described as “unimaginable conditions” following a ceasefire deal brokered between Hamas, the U.S. and Israel.  

“President Trump, you are the reason I am home alive,” Siegel said in the video, posted by Fox News’ Trey Yingst.

American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, left, has released a video message heaping praise on President Donald Trump, right, after he was freed from captivity by the terrorist group Hamas two weeks ago. (OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images, left, Joe Raedle/Getty Images, right. )

Siegel, who began his video by declaring his love for country music and pancakes on Saturdays, spoke of the horrors he endured while being held by the terrorist group.

“When I was in Gaza, I lived in constant fear, fear for my life and for my personal safety,” Siegel said. 

“I was starved and I was tortured, both physically and emotionally. When the war intensified, the terrorists who held me treated me even worse than usual. Terrorists kicked me, spat on me, and held me with no water, no light and no air to breathe.”

American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel being released on Feb. 1 surrounded by Hamas militants. (OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images)

“I’m a survivor. I was held for 484 days in unimaginable conditions. Every single day felt like it could be my last. 

Siegel and his wife, Aviva, settled in Kibbutz Kfar Aza after emigrating there. 

He had been held in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, when the married couple were kidnapped from their home during the Hamas massacre where thousands of Hamas-led terrorists stormed southern Israel and slaughtered around 1,200 people and abducted 251 people, sparking the war in Gaza.

Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded President Donald Trump’s leadership when asked who should take credit for the ceasefire deal. Both Biden and Trump have claimed credit for the ceasefire deal. 

“I think President Trump had a great force and powerful leadership to this effort. I appreciate it,” Netanyahu responded. “He sent a very good emissary. He’s helped a lot. And, you know, I’ll just tell you, I’m happy that they’re here. And I’m sure the president is happy that they’re here. And I would think that’s about enough.” 

Fox News’ Emma Colton contributed to this report.