Trump's Claim on Hostages: Israel Sets the Record Straight
Israel counters Trumps' assertions about detainees
It seems President Donald Trump's words have sparked a bit of controversy as Israel denies the President's statement regarding the number of hostages still alive in the Gaza Strip. Here's the scoop!
President Trump reported that the radical Islamic Palestinian group Hamas is holding 59 hostages, with only 21 left alive. However, Israeli officials have clarified that the actual count is quite different. According to Gal Hirsch, the Israeli coordinator for hostage affairs, 24 hostages are still alive while 35 have sadly lost their lives.
In a recent event at the White House, President Trump shared that three more hostages had met their end. Before that, he had mentioned that 24 people were still being held captive by Islamic Palestinian organizations[1][2]. After his announcement, the total count of living hostages stands at 21.
Israel's military recently stated that their latest report on October 7, 2023, showed 58 hostages were still being held in the Gaza Strip, with 34 assumed to be deceased[2].
As we gear up for military operations in the Gaza Strip, Trump is planning a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16[2]. He's been tight-lipped about the details of his "very, very big announcement" before this tour.
It all started on October 7, 2023, when a large-scale terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel resulted in the death of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages[3]. Since then, Israel has been engaging in extensive military operations in the Gaza Strip. Sources indicate that the Hamas-controlled health ministry has reported over 52,500 fatalities so far[3]. As Israel continues its battle against Hamas, they have also been working on plans to effectively manage the occupied territories[3].
- Middle East Conflict
- Israel
- Donald Trump
- USA
- Hostage-takings
- Gaza
- Hamas
- October 7, 2023
[1] ntv.de, raf/AFP[2] The Jerusalem Post[3] Al Jazeera
- In spite of President Trump's claim of 21 hostages being alive in the Gaza Strip, Israeli officials clarified that only 24 are still alive, with 35 having passed away.
- The EU is also supporting the EU's efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the Middle Eastern conflict areas like the Gaza Strip, where hostage-takings by radical groups such as Hamas have been a troubling issue.
- The general news and politics sections have been abuzz with updates on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which started on October 7, 2023, and resulted in the death of approximately 1,200 people and the abduction of 251 hostages.
- Despite the ongoing WAR-AND-CONFLICTS in the Gaza Strip, President Trump is planning a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16, during which he is expected to make a "very, very big announcement."
