First Lady Hosts Freed American-Israeli Hostage at the White House First Lady Melania Trump hosted freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva Siegel, at the White House. The couple was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Kibbutz Kfar Azam. Keith Siegel was released on Feb. 1, 2025, after being held captive since the attacks, while Aviva was released in November 2023. The Siegels thanked the First Lady and President Trump for their support and efforts in securing Keith’s release.

• First Lady Melania Trump hosted Keith Siegel and Aviva Siegel at the White House.
• Keith and Aviva Siegel were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
• They were taken from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Azam.
• Aviva Siegel was released in November 2023.
• Keith Siegel remained captive until Feb. 1, 2025.
• The Siegels expressed gratitude for the support and efforts to free Keith Siegel.