US President Donald Trump said while he wasn't aware of the IDF's strike on the Khan Yunis hospital overnight that killed 20 people, including five journalists, he is "not happy about it" during a press conference at the White House on Monday.
"I'm not happy about it. I don't want to see it. At the same time, we have to end that … nightmare," Trump told reporters.
Additionally, the president repeated his claim that there are "probably just under 20" hostages left alive in the Gaza Strip.
"I think one or two have died," he added.
Israeli officials reiterated on Monday night that there are 20 hostages alive in Hamas captivity, citing intelligence reports.
Trump initially claimed there were “probably” fewer than 20 hostages left alive during a Friday press conference, and Israel’s hostage coordinator, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch denied that Israel had any knowledge to suggest that further hostages had been killed in Hamas captivity.
Trump also stated that he is having a "very serious diplomatic push on Gaza" and that he expects a "good, conclusive ending" within the next two-to-three weeks.
Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis
The IDF on Monday admitted to mistakenly attacking Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, killing well-known journalists, including from Reuters, and as many as 14 others.
Next, the military admitted that the attack on the hospital was approved, indicating there was some Hamas target in place, but said that it is probing the incident, suggesting that significant aspects of the attack and its results are viewed as a major mistake.
The IDF said it did not intend to harm journalists or innocent Palestinian civilians.