(NewsNation) — Tuesday marked two years since images of Hamas fighters storming Gaza shocked the world and triggered a brutal war in the region.

Militants killed about 1,200 people and kidnapped another 250, including American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was just 19 years old when he was taken and spent 19 months in captivity.

Today, Alexander is set to meet with President Trump for a second time since his release, as the world waits to see if the White House's latest truce offer will finally bring the remaining 48 hostages home.

Peace conversations continue in Egypt, where American negotiators Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with top Israeli negotiator Ron Dermer and Hamas representatives.

This latest push for peace comes after Hamas accepted some ele

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