Trump: 'There are 21 Israeli hostages alive in Gaza - plus a lot of dead bodies'

Israeli source: 21 hostages alive, concerns for lives of 1 Israeli, 2 foreign nationals

Israeli source says families of the three hostages from whom signs of life were not received were informed of concerns for their loved ones' welfare early on in the war.

Israeli sources reject Trump's hostage figure

Israeli sources reject President Donald Trump's assertion that only 21 hostages remain alive in Gaza, according to a senior Israeli official who confirmed that negotiations for the return of hostages are continuing under a complete media blackout. Israeli officials refuse to comment on reports about proposals and initiatives being discussed to facilitate successful negotiations for a deal but maintain that under maximum pressure and with Trump's…

Trump: 'There are 21 Israeli hostages alive in Gaza - plus a lot of dead bodies'

ISRAEL: Smotrich says 'Gaza will be destroyed,' civilians to emigrate after Israeli victory declared in coming months ■ GAZA: 37 people killed in Israeli strikes since Tuesday morning, Gazan medical sources say ■ YEMEN: IDF struck Sanaa Int'l Airport, causing shutdown; U.S. and Houthis announce cease-fire ■ EGYPT: Source says Egypt has received new U.S. proposal for Gaza cease-fire ahead of Trump visit