- Trump has issued a “last warning” to Hamas to release all hostages
- US president took to social media to issue warning
- “Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!”
Trump Issues Warning to Hamas
US President Donald Trump has been in direct talks with Hamas, issuing them a “last warning” – to release all the hostages being held in Gaza.
“I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” Trump said in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform.
Hamas have accused Trump of encouraging Israel to break the current ceasefire pause thats in place between the two sides.
Trump took to social media to say there would be “hell to pay” if the hostages were not released, while not specifying the nature of the support he was sending Israel.
“Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” he added.
“For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance.”
He added: “Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!”
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said in a statement that such threats “complicate matters regarding the ceasefire agreement and encourage the occupation [Israel] to avoid implementing its terms”.