During the Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit, Donald Trump welcomed Andrey Kozlov, a recently rescued hostage, to the stage, embracing him warmly in a poignant moment of solidarity.

In an atmosphere charged with emotion, Trump invited Kozlov to share his thoughts, who thanked the crowd and Donald Trump for their continued support.

This heartfelt encounter not only highlighted the gravity of the ongoing hostage crisis but also underscored the unity and support within the community for those affected by such tragedies.

During Trump’s speech yesterday at the IAC conference in Washington, he brought Andrey Kozlov, who was freed from Hamas captivity in Operation Arnon pic.twitter.com/0tQxN5uGNd

— Documenting Israel (@DocumentIsrael) September 20, 2024

בכנס של ארגון הישראלים האמריקאים הלילה: הנשיא טראמפ, במחווה מיוחדת, הזמין לבמה את אנדריי קוזילוב שחולץ משבי החמאס והעניק לו חיבוק חם, “הוא יותר אמיץ ממני”, אמר
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— Osnat Hason (@HasonOsnat) September 20, 2024

President Trump is joined on stage at the Israeli American Council by Andrey Kozlov, who spent seven months as a hostage of Hamas after being kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival. pic.twitter.com/NJpIYdB1nf

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 20, 2024

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