President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, the militant group controlling Gaza, setting a Saturday deadline for the release of Israeli hostages. During a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah in the Oval Office, Trump expressed doubts about Hamas meeting the deadline, stating, 'I don't think they're going to make the deadline personally.'
Trump emphasized that if Hamas fails to comply with the deadline, 'all hell' will break loose in Gaza, indicating a potential escalation of tensions in the region. He also reiterated his skepticism about the condition of the hostages, suggesting that Hamas may be selectively releasing healthier individuals.
The President's ultimatum comes in the context of ongoing negotiations facilitated by Jordan that have led to a current ceasefire in Gaza. Trump's insistence on the release of Israeli hostages has been met with resistance from Palestinians and other Arab nations, who have rejected the idea of removing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Trump's uncompromising stance was underscored by his statement that 'all bets are off' if Hamas does not comply with the deadline. He accused Hamas of attempting to buy time and warned of consequences if the hostages are not released by Saturday at 12:00.
The situation remains tense as the deadline approaches, with the potential for renewed hostilities in the region if Hamas does not meet Trump's demands. The international community will be closely monitoring developments in Gaza as the deadline set by President Trump looms large.
