Trump's comment prompted the group representing the families of hostages to ask the Israeli government to share any new information with them immediately.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. “As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” Trump said of the hostages being held by Hamas,

The United Nations and its partners have condemned the proposals by Israel, which has been barring deliveries of food and medicine for months.