New Jersey native Edan Alexander, the last American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, was finally freed earlier this week on May 12. 

There are still 58 other hostages being held by Hamas. 

His mother, father, sister, and brother joyfully reunited with him after he was rescued. 

Prepare to sob. The moment Edan Alexander reunited with his family after 584 days in captivity 🥹 pic.twitter.com/stv32Sah5b

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 12, 2025

It was a very affecting event, getting him out to safety. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had been instrumental in the effort. Witkoff was so touched by Edan that he gave him a necklace that belonged to his son. The son died at a young age and Witkoff had worn it for many years in his honor. 

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Gift Steve Witkoff Gave to Freed Edan Alexander Shows How Deeply Personal His Rescue Was

Edan was very grateful to Trump for rescuing him. He had the opportunity to talk with the president. That video was released on Saturday. 

Trump was funny; he tried to joke with Edan about being a celebrity to put him at ease. 

WATCH: President Trump Speaks by Phone with Freed Hostage Edan Alexander

Edan: “You’re the only reason I’m here. You saved my life.”

Trump: “You’re an American, and we love you, and we’re going to take good care of you. And your parents are incredible.” pic.twitter.com/rCpoSPogvT

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 17, 2025

Edan told Trump, "You're the only reason I'm here. You saved my life."

Trump said, “You’re an American, and we love you, and we’re going to take good care of you. And your parents are incredible.” He teased about how Edan's mom had "put pressure on him," that she had been "pushing him around a little bit." She laughed, agreeing, "like a mom, like a Jewish mom." 

Trump said he looked forward to them meeting and said that would be the "biggest celebration." 

Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, speaks with President @realDonaldTrump for the first time since his release from Hamas captivity after being kidnapped on October 7. pic.twitter.com/OWA2s1MFtK

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 17, 2025

He said he saw how his mother grabbed him during their reunion and "that's a mother who loves you," telling him he was lucky to have such a mother, to have such parents.  

It was nice to see Alexander looking like any normal 21-year-old with his siblings, even having a beer. 

Edan Alexander is finally home — and already looks like any 20-something, just hanging out with his siblings. This is all we ever wanted for you, Edan 💙 pic.twitter.com/fq8QDmSA7G

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 16, 2025

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Edan Alexander is a free man. This is his first post on Instagram 💙 pic.twitter.com/a3gbeP98w4

— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 13, 2025

This is a hallmark of the Trump presidency: that yes, he's going to defend Americans and bring them home. 

That's not just a campaign slogan, "America First" - it's a living, breathing, continuing policy approach to save people like Edan. 

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