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@KassyAkivaNEW: Trump says that three more hostages held by terrorists in Gaza have died, bringing the total of living hostages down to 21 out of 59. https://t.co/cy13oI73dt
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Trump: 21 Hostages Remain Alive in Gaza After Three Die, Out of 59 Held by Hamas
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the number of living hostages in Gaza has decreased to 21, down from a previous estimate of 24, out of a total of 59 hostages. This reduction is due to the reported deaths of three hostages held by Hamas.
Trump emphasized the dire situation of the hostages, stating that they are living in 'hell' and expressed disbelief at the conditions they are enduring. He did not specify which hostages had died but reiterated the U.S. efforts to secure their release. This announcement was made following a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions and Israel's planning for a new operation in Gaza, highlighting the urgency and complexity of the hostage situation. Hamas has indicated a lack of interest in further ceasefire negotiations, while Sara Netanyahu previously corrected the number of living hostages to be fewer than 24. The conflict has now reached 575 days.
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