Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated there is “uncertainty” regarding the condition of three out of 24 hostages previously thought to be alive in Hamas captivity, confirming 21 are alive. This follows comments from US President Donald Trump, who noted the hostage count had changed. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged Netanyahu to pause military actions in Gaza to prioritize the return of hostages, amid reports of high casualties in Gaza and Israel’s military objectives focusing on defeating Hamas over hostage recovery.
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