Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" was unclear.

His comments came after US President Donald Trump said 24 hostages were alive a week ago but the figure was now 21. He made the comments while speaking at an event at the White House on Tuesday and did not cite a source or provide further details.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum had demanded information.

The forum also urged Netanyahu to halt his plans to expand Israel's offensive in Gaza and to instead agree a deal with Hamas to return its remaining 59 living and dead hostages.