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Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old American and former Hamas hostage who endured 484 days of torture and starvation, credited Trump for his rescue and urged his leadership to secure a ceasefire and ensure the return of the remaining 76 hostages.
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WATCH: Former hostage thanks President Trump for securing his release
A military helicopter with released Israeli hostage Keith Siegel arrives at the Ichilov Medical center in Tel Aviv, February 1, 2025. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
