American Hostage and the Future of Gaza
Hamas returned the last living American hostage two weeks ago. Twenty-one-year-old Edan Alexander of New Jersey was finally released, alive, after more than 580 days in captivity.
Sadly, it is now confirmed that the other American hostages, 19-year-old Itay Chen, 22-year-old Omer Neutra, 73-year-old Gaddi Haggai and his wife, 70-year-old Judi Weinstein Haggai were all murdered by Hamas. Hamas refuses to return their bodies.
Meanwhile, President Trump is traveling the Middle East, meeting with the nations surrounding Israel, each of which insists Israel give away their God- given land to create a special state for Hamas.
Prime Minister Netanyahu recently said Hamas will be removed from Gaza, and Israel will permanently remain. The release of the American hostage was not conditional on Hamas remaining in power.
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SOURCES:
"Last Living American Hostage Edan Alexander Released from Hamas’ Captivity.” Fox News, May 13, 2025. Foxnews.com/video/6372756149112.
"Meet the Four American Hostages Still Held by Hamas.” Jewish News Syndicate, May 12, 2025. Ajc.org/news/meet-the-four-american-hostages-still-held-by-hamas.
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