Donald Trump Contradicts Israeli Government on Number of Hostages Alive
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Politics
May 7, 2025 15:49
israel - President Trump claims 21 Israeli hostages are alive, contrary to Israeli government's count of 24. Families react with shock and disbelief.
Donald Trump Contradicts Israeli Government on Hostage Numbers
President Donald Trump announced that only 21 Israeli hostages are alive, contradicting the Israeli government's claim of 24. Families, like Cherut Nimrodi, expressed shock and suspicion over the discrepancy.
Families' Reactions
Cherut Nimrodi, the mother of a kidnapped soldier, questioned the source of Trump's information and expressed concern over the unverified statement. The Israeli government states that Hamas, an extremist Palestinian organization, holds 59 hostages, with 24 alive and 35 deceased.