US EditionTrump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
- On May 6, 2025, Donald Trump reported that out of the 24 individuals held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, three have died, leaving 21 believed to be alive.
- This update follows recent talks between Hamas and the United States and revisions of earlier reports that all 24 hostages were alive.
- Hamas announced it would free Idan Alexander, a living American-Israeli hostage, along with returning the remains of four other captives who died while in their custody.
- Trump said, "As of today, it's 21, three have died," and added, "There's 21, plus a lot of dead bodies," referring to the hostages.
- Israel approved plans to seize the Gaza Strip aiming to recover hostages and destroy Hamas, a move that could expand operations and face international opposition.
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Israeli hostage families alarmed after Trump says fewer are still alive than previously shared
The families of the 59 remaining hostages Hamas has held since Oct. 7, 2023, are alarmed after President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a smaller number are believed to still be alive than previously reported. Trump said Tuesday in the…
Hostage families concerned after Trump says fewer alive
The families of the 59 remaining hostages Hamas has held since Oct. 7, 2023, are alarmed after President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a smaller number are believed to still be alive than previously reported. Trump said Tuesday in the Oval Office that only 21 hostages are still alive and that “three have died,” a reference to the fact that the last estimate from the Israeli government was that 24 hostages were still alive. The president did not…
Trump contradicts Israeli government: '21 hostages still alive, 3 dead'
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that only 21 Israeli hostages are still alive. That is three fewer than the figure that the Israeli government consistently emphasizes. The families reacted with dismay.
Hostage families demand answers after Trump says only 21 survivors in Gaza
The families are demanding clarification regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that three more hostages have recently died.The post Hostage families demand answers after Trump says only 21 survivors in Gaza appeared first on JNS.org.
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