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President Trump shakes hands with freed hostage Edan Alexander in the White House Oval Office, commemorating the October 7 anniversary amid peace deal efforts.

Trump meets freed hostage on October 7 anniversary

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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, President Donald Trump met with Edan Alexander, a freed American-Israeli hostage, at the White House. The meeting coincides with U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal involving the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Commemorations across Washington highlighted the ongoing conflict and calls for action against antisemitism and terrorist-linked groups.

Stockholm manifestation remembers hostages two years after Hamas attack

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Two years after the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a manifestation at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm highlighted the people still held hostage in Gaza. Participants shared personal stories and demanded their release amid the ongoing conflict. The event was organized by groups including Miff and Bring them home Stockholm.

Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of US peace plan

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Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a US peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to bring all hostages home and reacted with relief to the plan. Hostage families welcomed the agreement.