From Parents of former hostage politely correct Trump after he claims no more captives left in Gaza
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WASHINGTON — After US President Donald Trump declares at a White House Hanukkah party that he secured the release of all 28 deceased hostages who were left in Gaza at the start of the October ceasefire, he calls the parents of former slain hostage Omer Neutra to the stage, who politely correct him that Ran Gvili’s body is still being held in the enclave.
Trump was speaking at the first of two Hanukkah receptions being held at the White House today.
1 During the White House Hanukkah party President Trump called to the stage Ronen & Orna Neutra, the parents of U.S.-Israeli deceased hostage Captain Omer Neutra. Trump said all 28 deceased hostages have been returned. Ronen Neutra told the president one deceased hostage – Ran… pic.twitter.com/34bJonwaya
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