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Trump reveals that number of living hostages has dropped from 24 to 21
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President Donald Trump speaks before Steve Witkoff is sworn as special envoy during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Washington, as Vice President JD Vance watches. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
US President Donald Trump reveals that the number of living hostages in Gaza has dropped from 24 to 21.
Israel has yet to publicly confirm this updated figure, though, last week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara said in front of reporters that the number was less than 24. The comments infuriated hostage families who had not been updated on the matter.
Trump went on to echo that revelation two days later that fewer than 24 hostages were still alive in Gaza but didn’t give a specific figure.
But speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump says, “As of today, it’s 21 [who are still alive]. Three have died.”
He doesn’t give additional details.
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