US EditionKeith Siegel, American-Israeli freed from Gaza, exhorts Donald Trump on behalf of remaining hostages
- Keith Siegel, who was held hostage by Hamas for nearly 500 days, was released on February 1 as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel that also freed two other hostages.
- Siegel expressed gratitude to President Trump for assisting in his release and was shocked to learn world leaders knew about his captivity.
- Upon returning, Siegel sought information about world events and his community of Kfar Aza, as well as his family, especially his mother, Gladys.
- Siegel's daughter, Elan, noted that he experienced constant fear and trauma during his captivity, raising concerns about how to share troubling information with him.
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Freed hostage urges Israelis to protest: 'It strengthens those still in Hamas captivity'
Thousands of protesters demand Netanyahu's government to fully implement the hostage deal. Hostages' families accused Netanyahu of sabotaging the deal's Stage 2 and urged President Trump not to let the Israeli PM 'exploit' him
Released Israeli-American thanks President Trump
“President Trump, you are the reason I am home, alive. Because of you, I have been reunited with my beloved wife, four children, and five grandchildren. Thank you for your continued fight against terrorism and your courageous leadership that has brought me and so many others back to our homes, to our families, to safety, and to peace. When I was in Gaza, I lived in constant fear—fear for my life and personal safety. I was starved and tortured ph…
Freed American-Israeli Hostage Praises Trump, Urges US President to Continue Pushing Until All Captives Released
US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room at the White House in Washington, US, Feb. 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli who was recently released from Gaza as part of the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, lauded US President Donald Trump’s successful efforts to secure the release of hostages in a new video, urging Trump to…
Recently Released American Hostage Shares Touching Thank You to President Trump "You Are the Reason I am Home Alive"
In a poignant video message, former hostage Keith Siegel expresses heartfelt gratitude to President Trump for his release after 484 harrowing days in captivity, highlighting the ongoing struggle for other hostages still in peril.
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