Trump's final warning to Hamas over American hostages
Donald Trump has issued another warning to Hamas, demanding the release of American hostages and the return of the victims' remains. The President of the United States threatens serious repercussions if his demands are unmet.
Donald Trump has once again cautioned Hamas. According to "Daily Mail," the president's statement was made following the White House's confirmation of direct talks with the group to secure the release of American hostages and recover the bodies of those killed.
"Shalom Hamas" means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose. 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. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! 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. I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!" – wrote Trump on his Truth Social platform.
The Trump administration is engaged in discussions with Hamas to liberate American hostages kidnapped during the bloody attack on Israel on October 7th. The special envoy for U.S. hostages, Adam Boehler, is authorised to engage in direct talks with Hamas, despite the USA's longstanding policy of avoiding negotiations with terrorist organisations. The discussions are being held in Doha, where previous ceasefire and hostage negotiations have occurred, albeit not directly between the parties.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the ongoing negotiations, stating that the special envoy handling the discussions has the authority to engage with any party. She emphasized that Israel has been informed and that engaging in dialogue worldwide to serve the best interests of Americans is an expectation of the public, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Last warning
Trump had earlier warned that "hell would break loose" if the group did not release the hostages. A few days later, Hamas released three hostages, including American Sagui Dekel-Chen. Edan Alexander from New Jersey is considered the last surviving American hostage, and his captivity has lasted over 500 days. Israel claims that four other American hostages have died in captivity.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently employed "extraordinary powers" to send an additional £3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel. Trump also met with the released hostages, who expressed gratitude for his efforts to secure their freedom. Among them were Iair Horn, Omer Shem Tov, Eli Sharabi, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, Naama Levy, Doron Steinbrecher, and Noa Argamani.
