Edan Alexander, who was held hostage by Hamas for 584 days before being freed in May, is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, according to a report by Channel 12 News.
The meeting will also be attended by First Lady Melania Trump. During the visit, Alexander is expected to express his appreciation to the president for securing his freedom and to advocate for the release of the hostages who are still in Hamas captivity.
This encounter is set to occur just a few days ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington for his own set of meetings with President Trump.
Alexander regained his freedom roughly six weeks ago, around the time President Trump was visiting the Middle East. Although a meeting between them had been considered then, Alexander remained in Israel to undergo necessary medical care and recovery, delaying the opportunity.
His family later coordinated with Trump’s team to arrange the meeting once Alexander would be able to travel to the United States.
The success in obtaining his release was attributed to the diplomatic pressure and behind-the-scenes efforts led by the Trump Administration.
{Matzav.com}
