Trump said it was a ‘step in good faith’ towards putting an end to the war and bringing all the hostages home
By Stepheny Price , Yonat Friling Fox News
President Donald Trump confirmed that the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander, would be released by Hamas after nearly two years in captivity.
“I am happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held hostage since October 2023, is coming home to his family,” Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’ on Sunday.
“I am grateful to all those involved in making this monumental news happen. This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt — to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones,” Trump continued.
“Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I look very much forward to that day of celebration!”