Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months.
The 21-year-old had been serving in the Israeli army on the border of Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023.
Mr Alexander is thought to be the last US citizen held by Hamas who was still alive.
PresidentTrump offered “congratulations” to his family on his release.
Television pictures show Edan Alexander smiling as he embraces his parents and siblings at an Israeli military base.
In a statement, his family thanked the US president but also urged the Israeli government and negotiators to continue working to free the 58 remaining hostages.
A video shared on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s X account showed Yael Alexander speaking to her son over the phone.
“You are strong. You are protected. You are home,” she said in the video.
Netanyahu called Mr Alexander’s return a “very moving moment” – and thanked Trump for his support.
The release had been made possible because of military pressure on Hamas and “the political pressure exerted by President Trump”, Netanyahu said.
He added that Israel intended to continue with plans to intensify its military actions in Gaza and that there would be no ceasefire.
