Trump Condemns Gaza Atrocities, Announces Hostage Release at Saudi Forum

President Trump's remarks at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, generated significant media attention. The forum, focused on economic cooperation, provided a platform for the former president to address pressing geopolitical issues. A key highlight was Trump's announcement of the successful negotiation for the release of American hostage, Edan Alexander. "This weekend we successfully negotiated the release of the last American hostage, Edan Alexander," Trump stated, underscoring the importance of this diplomatic achievement. However, his remarks also took a critical turn as he condemned the "atrocities" committed on October 7, 2023, against Israel. Trump implied that these events could have been avoided with different leadership, stating that "if you had me as president... the people of Gaza deserve a much better future." His comments, while highlighting the release of the hostage, also brought renewed focus on the ongoing conflict and the need for lasting peace in the region. The video footage shows Trump delivering his remarks to a large audience, including prominent figures from both the US and Saudi Arabia, further emphasizing the significance of this event.