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Trump to freed hostages in White House: ‘Today, you’re heroes’

By Jacob Magid 20 November 2025, 9:57 pm
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US President Donald Trump speaks to a group of former Israeli hostages in the White House on November 20, 2025. (Screenshot/X)
US President Donald Trump speaks to a group of former Israeli hostages in the White House on November 20, 2025. (Screenshot/X)

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is currently meeting with a delegation of recently released hostages at the White House.

“You’re not a hostage anymore… today you’re heroes,” Trump is heard telling the group of former captives accompanied by their loved ones in footage released by the White House.

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