Set the Record Straight: Trump's Hostage Claim Contested by Israel
Israel has denied the assertions made by Trump regarding hostages.
Dive into the latest twist in the Israel-Gaza conflict narrative! The numbers of hostages still alive in the Gaza Strip, claimed by US President Donald Trump, have been under scrutiny. Contrary to Trump's statement, Israel asserts that only 21 of the 59 hostages in Hamas's grip are still fighting for survival, while 34 hostages have sadly perished[1].
Israel's coordinator for hostage affairs, Gal Hirsch, made the clarification via an online platform. Hirsch shared that the families of the abducted individuals are consistently kept informed about their captured kin's status. According to Trump's earlier remarks, he mentioned that during a White House event, three more of the hostages had succumbed to death[2].
Stay tuned for updates on Trump's upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to May 16[3]. Amid speculation, Trump teased a "very, very big announcement" prior to his upcoming trip[3].
The attack launched by the terrorist group Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, caused the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals, with 251 hostages captured and sent to the Gaza Strip[4]. Following this incident, Israel has been conducting extensive military operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in more than 52,500 fatalities as reported by the Hamas-controlled health ministry[4].
Sources:1. ntv.de2. [raf/AFP]3. [Various sources]4. [Various sources]
- Middle East conflict
- Israel
- Donald Trump
- USA
- Hostage-takings
- Gaza Strip
- Hamas
- October 7, 2023
- Despite Trump's claim, only 21 out of the 59 hostages in Hamas's custody are still alive, as confirmed by Israel's coordinator for hostage affairs, Gal Hirsch.
- The EU is also supporting the EU's efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East, particularly in the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict and the hostage-taking incidents.
- The Gaza Strip has been a battleground for war-and-conflicts and politics, with the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals and the capturing of 251 hostages.
- The latest development in the hostage saga in Gaza can be found under the 'general news' section on WhatsApp, where updates on the status of the hostages are shared regularly.
