US Envoy Witkoff Gifts Late Son’s Star of David Necklace to Freed Hostage Alexander

Steve Witkoff, the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, gave a deeply personal gift to Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage recently freed from Hamas captivity. Witkoff presented Alexander with a Star of David necklace that belonged to his late son Andrew, who died at age 22, a gesture that moved Alexander's family to tears. Witkoff had worn the necklace for over 25 years and expressed that Alexander would be honoring his son by wearing it. The release of Alexander, who endured harsh conditions during his captivity, was brokered in a deal involving the U.S. administration and was seen as a goodwill gesture by Hamas toward President Trump. During a hospital visit in Tel Aviv, Witkoff and Alexander also spoke with President Trump, who expressed eagerness to welcome Alexander back to the U.S. Alexander's return has inspired hope and highlighted his strength and resilience after more than 580 days in captivity.