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Prime Minister Netanyahu held his first press conference since December 2024, addressing the ongoing Gaza offensive. He declared the operation unprecedented, stating that 20 hostages remain alive out of an initial total, with 197 returned. While the Hostages and Missing Families Forum previously estimated 24 living hostages, Netanyahu's statement indicates a lower figure, raising concerns about the fate of three missing hostages including one Israeli and two foreign nationals.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.