During a press conference on Friday (22.08.2025), the Donald Trump caused disruption, implying that “some hostages are no longer here”, denying his official numbers Israel.
According to the Israeli coordinator for families, 20 people remain alive, two are in critical condition and 28 have been confirmed. Donald Trump’s statements have rekindled the anxiety of relatives, who are now demanding more transparency from the authorities, writes the Times of Israel.
According to Channel 12, cited by the Times of Israel, many hostages need immediate medical care. “The release of hostages is an urgent need,” a senior official said.
At the same time, Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send a delegation to the negotiations with the mediators, despite the weeks of hesitation and the increasing risk of hostages being executed by their kidnappers or being killed by Israeli bombings.
International pressures and internal contrasts
The Ombudsmen from Qatar and Egypt, who had managed to get out of Hamas to abandon several demands, express frustration over Netanyahu’s old -fashioned. While Israel had accepted an agreement against stages that provided for a 60 -day truce and the release of 10 hostages, the Israeli prime minister is now calling for a comprehensive agreement that would include Hamas disarmament and the demilitarization of Gaza.
This intolerance has caused tension with Egypt, a senior official whose said that “the terms of Israel undermine the chances of reaching a truce.”
Trump wants quick business
According to Channel 12, Benjamin Netanyahu and his adviser Ron Dermer estimate that Trump supports the attack on the city of Gaza, but only for a limited time. The US president is calling for a brief and decisive operation and not a prolonged war.
During a meeting, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir allegedly received strong criticism from far -right ministers Besalel Smotric and Italian Ben Gvir, who accused him of delays and demanded a complete siege: ” They can die of hunger or surrender, ”Smotric said.
These controversy come while the international community warns of destructive humanitarian consequences from an attack on the city of Gaza, where malnutrition is already seriously affecting the civilian population. Homer’s families are afraid that the business will mean the definitive end to their own people.