Trump: 21 Hostages Alive in Gaza After Three Die, Amid Israel's Plans Against Hamas

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Updated May 7, 2025, 03:39 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the number of hostages believed to be alive in Gaza has decreased to 21, following the deaths of three hostages held by Hamas. This statement was made during a press conference at the White House after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump's announcement indicates a reduction from the previously reported figure of 24 living hostages a week ago. The total number of hostages held by Hamas since their October 7, 2023, assault on Israel stands at 59, including American hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of several other Americans. The president's comments coincide with Israel's approval of plans to seize the Gaza Strip, aiming to recover the hostages and pursue its war objectives against Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada, and the European Union. This move is expected to significantly expand Israel's operations in the region and has already faced international opposition. The conflict has now lasted 579 days.

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Eylon Levy

@EylonALevy

It's day 579 of the October 7 Hostage Crisis. 59 hostages are trapped in the dungeons of Gaza. 24 are presumed alive, but they're at imminent risk of death. The Hamas terror state must #LetThemGoNOW🎗️ https://t.co/1llZ6ESIpv

SKAI.gr

@skaigr

➡️ #Γάζα: #Τραμπ declares 3 more hostages dead https://t.co/doPhHYW4Oq

Ynetnews

@ynetnews

Trump: Three more hostages died in Gaza, only 21 remain alive *** U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are still alive, down from 24 a week ago. He stated, "These are young people, and young people don't die. Old people die, https://t.co/8juxgkUT0a