Edan Alexander, who was released yesterday from Hamas captivity, spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump in a conversation arranged by Trump\u2019s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who visited Edan at the hospital.<\/p>\n
During the call, Trump congratulated Edan on his safe return to Israel and expressed admiration for his courage throughout captivity.<\/p>\n
Edan Chooses Not to Travel to Qatar<\/strong> People close to the family said that Trump had been eager to meet Edan personally in Qatar, but after careful medical consideration, he chose to stay in Israel. Doctors advised him to continue recuperating from the trauma he endured during captivity.<\/p>\n White House Visit Planned<\/strong> Moments from the Abduction<\/strong> Freed hostage Edan Alexander spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump from his hospital bed. The call was arranged by Trump\u2019s envoy Steve Witkoff, who visited Edan in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":22847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2276,8,6],"tags":[2264,3200,1477,2631,1480,2565],"class_list":["post-22846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people","category-politics","category-security","tag-donald-trump","tag-edan-alexander","tag-hamas","tag-hostage-release","tag-israel","tag-qatar"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nDespite having been invited by President Trump himself, Edan Alexander has decided not to travel to Qatar, citing medical concerns and the need for rest and recovery. His family stated that while he deeply appreciates Trump\u2019s support during his captivity, remaining under medical supervision is currently the best option.<\/p>\n
\nEdan\u2019s family said he is grateful for Trump\u2019s efforts and hopes to meet him in the future at the White House. According to current plans, a formal meeting with Trump in the U.S. is expected to take place after his recovery. Steve Witkoff, Trump\u2019s envoy, visited the hospital this morning, offering encouragement and personally delivering Trump\u2019s message. He added that the President was glad to hear Edan was home safely, and reaffirmed America\u2019s commitment to supporting Israeli hostages.<\/p>\n
\nEdan has begun to recount to his family the traumatic events of October 7, when he fought bravely against roughly 30 Hamas terrorists before being taken to Gaza. Initially, he was held in harsh conditions alongside Rimon Kirsht and her partner Yagev Buchstab, who was killed in captivity. He was later moved to a separate location, where he spent the last nine months with fellow hostage Matan Tzangauker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"