24/7 LiveNew York CityNew JerseyLong IslandNorthern SuburbsConnecticutWelcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog Out SOCIETYFreed American-Israeli hostage, Edan Alexander from New Jersey, visits White HouseThursday, July 3, 2025 10:43PMEdan Alexander lives in Tenafly, New Jersey.Edan Alexander, the U.S.-Israeli dual citizen who was held hostage by Hamas, visited the White House Thursday for a meeting with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania.Alexander was joined by his family, who met with the President multiple times during their son's captivity to advocate for his release.Alexander spent 584 days held hostage by Hamas before he was released on May 12.He was born and raised in Tenafly, New Jersey.Alexander, now 21, moved to Israel at the age of 18 and joined the IDF.He was 19 years old and actively serving in the Israeli military when he was captured during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack.Alexander was the last living American citizen believed to be held by Hamas.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.Report a correction or typoCopyright © 2025 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.Related Topics SOCIETY HOSTAGE ISRAEL HAMAS THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMPWatch LiveON NOWTop StoriesWoman killed during severe storms in NJ, mayor saysNYPD explains how Harbor Unit is patrolling for fireworks showWhat to know about Macy's fireworks in NYCContestants weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ContestHouse passes Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to signWhat's in Trump's tax and spending bill that will soon become lawMichael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' actor, dies at 67FAA completes fiberoptic line to improve operations at Newark airportTopicsHomeWeatherTraffic7 On Your Side7 on Your Side InvestigatesLocalishShopWatch ABC 7 New YorkAppsRegionsNew York CityNew JerseyLong IslandNorthern SuburbsConnecticutMore ContentNew York LotteryNeighborhood Safety TrackerUS & World NewsPoliticsHealthSportsEntertainmentOn The Red CarpetPodcastsabc7NY En Español Station InfoSubmit a News TipJobsMeet the Eyewitness News TeamABC 7 In Your CommunityAbout ABC 7Closed CaptioningContests and RulesPrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsTerms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC ApplicationsCopyright © 2025 ABC, Inc., WABC-TV New York. All Rights Reserved., Edan Alexander, the U.S.-Israeli dual citizen who was held hostage by Hamas, visited the White House Thursday for a meeting with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania., STORYLINE: Edan Alexander, an American-born Israeli soldier and believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, has arrived at the White House on Thursday to meet with President Donald Trump. The militant group Hamas released Alexander, 21, on May 12 after 584 days. Alexander had been in Israel since he was freed..