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Hamas Frees Last American Hostage After 584 Days in Captivity

Hamas released Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli soldier held hostage for 19 months in Gaza. The release, a goodwill gesture towards the Trump administration, marks a major diplomatic win as Alexander returns home after nearly two years in captivity.

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Number $400 million - Value of luxury Boeing 747 gifted to Trump by Qatar.

Quote "Only a stupid person would turn down a free plane" — President Donald Trump

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