President Trump will highlight Israeli hostages in his speech to Congress, with the parents of Edan Alexander, an American captive in Gaza, attending. Alexander, who was taken captive in 2023, is one of seven American hostages still held in Gaza. New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer and New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries are inviting Alexander's parents to Trump's speech to keep attention on his plight. Other family members of American hostages and a group of freed hostages are also set to attend the speech.
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