President-elect Donald Trump issued a statement on social media on Monday warning Middle East leaders and terrorists of the consequences they could face if hostages of the Israeli-Hamas war are not released by Inauguration Day. did.
Some of the hostages taken by the terrorist group over a year ago have been released, but 101 remain in Gaza, seven of whom are reportedly US citizens. According to On Fox News. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump warned of “retribution in hell” for those who commit “atrocities against humanity.” (Related: Millions in taxpayer funds poured into programs taught by professors who fuel anti-Israel protests)
“Everyone is talking about hostages being held in the Middle East in extremely violent, inhumane, and against the will of the entire world. But it's all talk and no action!” Trump said. I wrote it.
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“Please let this truth be known: If the hostages are not released by January 20, 2025, the day I am proudly sworn in as President of the United States, there will be hell in the Middle East. Please stand up for those responsible for these atrocities against humanity,'' President Trump said. “Those responsible will be hit harder than anyone else in the long and storied history of the United States. Release the hostages now!”
Tensions between Israel and Gaza have not yet subsided. This comes as the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees announced on Sunday that it was halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing due to threats from armed groups who reportedly looted convoys. According to To the Associated Press. Last month, the parents of seven American hostages petitioned U.S. and Israeli officials for a “sense of urgency” to free them.
“Our appeal is that this is urgent, but I don't know if we feel that sense of urgency,” said the mother of hostage Omer Neutra, who was 21 at the time of his captivity. He told FOX Digital.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said negotiations on a deal to secure the hostages were taking place “behind the scenes.” According to To the Times of Israel.
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