Edan Alexander smiles with family members
Share and Follow

() President Donald Trump and the first lady will host freed American hostage Edan Alexander at the White House on Thursday.

Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will visit Washington, D.C., two months after his release as Hamas considers a proposed 60-day ceasefire with Israel.

Alexander, now 21, is an American-Israeli from New Jersey. He was 19 when militants stormed his military base in Israel and took him into the Gaza Strip. After 584 days in captivity, Alexander was released. He returned to New Jersey last month.

  • Edan Alexander smiles with family members
  • Edan Alexander hugs family member
  • People watch a live broadcast of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander

Hamas weighs 60-day ceasefire with Israel

Trump said Israel has already accepted the ceasefire deal, which he called the “final” peace proposal.

“I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” Trump wrote Tuesday on social media.

While Hamas has given indications they are prepared to strike a deal on a ceasefire if Israel ends the war, the world is waiting for a formal answer.

Netanyahu to visit White House next week

Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C., next week for talks about the wars in Gaza and Iran, Netanyahu confirmed during a government speech Tuesday.

“I am due to leave next week for meetings in the U.S. with U.S. President Donald Trump,” Netanyahu said, originally in Hebrew. “These come in the wake of the great victory that we achieved in Operation Rising Lion.”

Netanyahu’s visit comes after Trump involved the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, then helped broker a ceasefire between the two Middle Eastern countries.

‘s Anna Kutz and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Costco early shopping perk takes effect Monday. Here's what to know.

Unmasking the Truth: Costco Hit with Lawsuit Over Alleged Kirkland Tequila Deception

A recent class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation, accusing…
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh's housekeeper, John Wayne Gacy encounter, Brian Walshe case

Unraveling True Crime Mysteries: New Insights into Alex Murdaugh’s Housekeeper, John Wayne Gacy’s Chilling Legacy, & the Brian Walshe Saga

On January 18, 2023, Brian Walshe made an appearance at the Quincy…
Anti-ICE protesters turn violent outside Chicago facility; 21 arrested after clash injures 4 officers

Protest Against ICE Escalates Outside Chicago Facility: 21 Arrested, 4 Officers Injured in Clash

A tense confrontation unfolded outside a Chicago immigration processing center on Thursday,…
Kate back to nature as she bakes bread on a fire in blissful video

Watch Kate’s Rustic Return: Baking Bread Over an Open Fire in Tranquil Video

The Princess of Wales has unveiled her third film, a heartfelt celebration…
Heart-stopping video shows moment BASE jumper is rescued on Utah canyon face

Dramatic Helicopter Rescue Saves BASE Jumper Stuck on Canyon Cliff

A thrilling rescue operation unfolded near Moab, Utah, earlier this week, when…
'Top secret' White House memo claims Alibaba helps China military target US: report

Confidential White House Memo Alleges Alibaba Assists China’s Military in Targeting the U.S.: Report

A confidential memo from the White House reportedly accuses China’s major e-commerce…
'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' is streaming for free this weekend. Here's how to watch

Stream ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ for Free This Weekend – Find Out How!

It’s the perfect weekend to enjoy the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special without…
Charlotte bus stabbing suspect arrested 15 times in 3 years, freed weeks before attack

Repeat Offender in Charlotte Bus Stabbing: Arrested 15 Times, Released Just Weeks Before Incident

EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: The suspect implicated in last week’s stabbing incident on…