Biden to address the American hostages in Gaza during SOTU; who are the 6 U.S. citizens still held by Hamas?
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Family members of six remaining American hostages in Gaza will be guests of lawmakers at President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday.
Thursday will mark five months since the attacks in Israel by Hamas terrorists that killed at least 1,200 people, including 32 Americans.
At least six American hostages remain in Gaza as the war between Hamas terrorists and Israeli forces continues.
Several of the hostages' family members will be in attendance at the Capitol Thursday night as Biden has seemingly put pressure on Israel to accept an immediate six-week cease-fire with Hamas in exchange for the release of more than 134 hostages. Hamas has so far turned down all offers.
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Among the attendees will be the parents of Edan Alexander. Born in Tel Aviv, Alexander grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Tenafly High School in 2022.
Edan went to Israel to volunteer for the Israel Defense Forces, serving in the Golani Brigade's 51st Division. He was texting with his mother, who was visiting Israel, on the morning of the attack, telling her he was safe. His family was informed Edan had been taken hostage the following week, according to reports. His parents are guests of Rep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., and