{"id":2402716,"date":"2025-02-14T12:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-released-by-hamas-sends-message-praising-trump\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:35:25","slug":"american-released-by-hamas-sends-message-praising-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-released-by-hamas-sends-message-praising-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"American released by Hamas sends message praising Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Famerican-released-by-hamas-sends-message-praising-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2402716&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An American\u200d citizen named\u2062 Keith Siegel, who \u200cwas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-public-schools-reaches-tentative-reopening-deal-with-teachers-union-students-may-return-this-week\/\" title=\"Chicago Public Schools Reaches \u2018Tentative\u2019 Reopening Deal With Teachers Union, Students May Return This Week\">held hostage<\/a> by\u2063 Hamas for 15 months,\u200c recently released a video expressing gratitude to former President Donald Trump for\u200d his role in securing his release. Siegel, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blm-co-founder-buys-1-4-million-home-in-virtually-all-white-area-black-commentators-slam-her\/\" title=\"BLM Co-Founder Buys .4 Million Home In Virtually All-White Area. Black Commentators Slam Her.\">dual citizen<\/a> of the U.S. and \u2064israel, described the harrowing \u200cconditions of his captivity, detailing physical and emotional torture along wiht\u200d constant fear for his life. After being released approximately\u2063 two weeks ago, he credited Trump&#8217;s strong leadership as fundamental to \u200dhis freedom and emphasized \u200bthe importance \u2063of continued support for other hostages still held captive. Siegel&#8217;s message was a plea for\u2063 action to ensure the safe return of \u2064all hostages, \u2064acknowledging the ongoing negotiations for the release of additional captives.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">American released by Hamas sends message to Trump: &lsquo;You are the reason I am home alive&rsquo;<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1991400\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>An American citizen held hostage by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hamas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hamas<\/a> for approximately 15 months has released a video detailing his experiences while imprisoned, in which he thanks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Donald Trump<\/a> for his role in securing his release.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Keith Siegel, a dual-national of the U.S. and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Israel<\/a>, was released by the terrorist group approximately two weeks ago after being held by Hamas for 484 days under &ldquo;unimaginable conditions.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every single day felt like it could be my last. President Trump, you are the reason I am home alive,&rdquo; Siegel <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AvivaKlompas\/status\/1890361161196970414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"said in his video\">said in his video<\/a>. &ldquo;You are the reason I was reunited with my beloved wife, four children, and five grandchildren.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel, 65, center left, waves as he is escorted by Hamas fighters to be handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza City, Saturday Feb.1, 2025.(AP Photo\/Mohammed Hajjar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He continued, &ldquo;Thank you for your continued fight against terror and for your bold leadership that has brought me and many others back home to our families, to safety, and to security.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Siegel described living in &ldquo;constant fear&rdquo; while being held hostage, perpetually fearful for his life and personal safety as he was &ldquo;tortured both physically and emotionally.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When the war intensified, the terrorists who held me treated me even worse than usual. Terrorists kicked me, spat on me, and held me with no water, no light, and no air to breathe,&rdquo; he recounted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a> Former hostage Keith Siegel released this video message to President Trump:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My name is Keith Siegel, and I am a 65-year-old American citizen. I <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">love country music<\/a> and I love pancakes on a Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>But that was my previous life. Since February 1st, I am a&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S8c5qjYucR\">pic.twitter.com\/S8c5qjYucR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AvivaKlompas\/status\/1890361161196970414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-Israeli dual national emphasized that strong leadership and authority from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">White House<\/a> is what he believes ultimately got him out of captivity.<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed solidarity with the &ldquo;innocent civilians and hostages&rdquo; that remain imprisoned in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Your leadership and strength will ensure the agreement is honored by all sides. That is what will allow all 76 hostages to return home to their families,&rdquo; Siegel said in his video message to the president. &ldquo;I trust your strength and leadership, Mr. President. The helpless hostages in the dark, cold tunnels of Gaza also trust you. Please bring them home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another American citizen is expected among three hostages to be freed by Hamas this weekend after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3319093\/hamas-recommits-hostage-swap-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">terrorist group agreed to resume<\/a> the &ldquo;specified timetable&rdquo; of releases despite a spat over Israeli military actions.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has warned he will &ldquo;let hell break out&rdquo; if Hamas does not continue abiding by the agreed-upon release schedule.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 33 hostages will be exchanged for Israel&rsquo;s release of almost 2,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/palestinians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Palestinian prisoners<\/a> over the same time frame.<\/p>\n<p>The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is set to conclude at the end of this month. The details of Phase II are still under negotiation with countries such as Egypt and Qatar as mediators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1991400\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1991400\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American hostage thanks Trump for his release from Hamas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2402717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP25036539118087.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[39950,50400,3634],"class_list":["post-2402716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-american-hostage","tag-hamas-2","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP25036539118087.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2402716"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2402720,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402716\/revisions\/2402720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2402717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2402716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2402716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2402716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}