US EditionTrump Says 'Probably' Fewer than 20 Hostages Alive in Gaza, Drawing Families' Ire
US President Donald Trump stated fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, while Israeli officials confirm ongoing negotiations for their release amid conflict.
- On Friday, US President Donald Trump suggested fewer than 20 hostages are alive, held by Hamas in Gaza, during an Oval Office press event reiterating US recovery efforts.
- Official tallies show the Hostages and Missing Families Forum insisted there are 50 hostages, and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Captives and Missing, confirmed 20 living hostages, two in serious condition, and 28 deceased shortly after Trump's comments.
- The draft agreement envisions a 60-day ceasefire releasing 10 living hostages and 18 bodies, while Israel frees about 200 long-serving Palestinian prisoners.
- The president defended his administration's role, saying the US administration secured earlier hostage releases and continues efforts amid what Trump calls Hamas's extortion.
- This month, Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to seize Gaza City, thousands of Palestinians have fled as Israeli tanks advanced over the last 10 days, and last week protests called for an end to fighting and hostage release.
16 Articles
16 Articles
Trump suggests fewer than 20 hostages still alive; Israel denies change in figures
Gal Hirsch, coordinator of hostage negotiations, rejected Trump’s claim, saying, “According to the information we have, there is no change in the number of living hostages.” By Vered Weiss, World Israel News US President Donald Trump said Friday that fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, sparking anguish among families of the captives and a firm denial from Israel’s official hostage envoy. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump claimed that H…
'Some of them are not around anymore': Trump says 'fewer than' 20 Israeli hostages are alive in Gaza
Israel on Friday vowed to destroy Gaza City if Hamas does not release all the hostages and disarm. While the US president has not provided any more details on the fate of the hostages, he said, "We’re doing everything we can to get the hostages out"
Shafaq News- Washington: US President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy in Israel after revealing the number of living prisoners held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Trump said during a press conference at the White House that "the number of Israeli prisoners still alive with Hamas is less than 20 out of 50," adding that "two other prisoners may have lost their lives" in Gaza. Trump explained that he expected Hamas to reject the deals when…
Trump: There are probably less than 20 living hostages in Gaza
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the Gaza war, stating that fewer than 20 hostages are likely still alive and that the situation is a form of blackmail that must end. Gal Hirsch: There is no change in the information we have.
Trump says fewer than 20 hostages alive in Gaza, families demand transparency
The US president explained that their release is now more difficult because Hamas knows that releasing the last hostages could be 'the end of their lives'; argued that Israel would have more success with a rapid military strike to retrieve them
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
