Trump hosts freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander at White House, marking Oct 7 anniversary

Alexander, from New Jersey, was held hostage for 584 days before being released in May.

Published: October 7, 2025 8:49am

Updated: October 7, 2025 8:50am

President Trump will on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Hamas terror attack on Israel, host freed hostage Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American and Israeli soldier. 

Alexander, from New Jersey, was held hostage for 584 days before being released in May. 

The public event is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the White House Oval Office. 

Alexander was captured on the day of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

 


 

The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook

Just the News Spotlight

Support Just the News