President Donald Trump warned on Monday that “all bets will be off” if Hamas does not release all hostages held in Gaza by noon on Saturday.
“It's an Israeli decision.“ Trump I said On Monday, an Oval Office reporter said, “But as far as I'm concerned, if all hostages don't come back by Saturday. 12:00I think that's the right time. I'll cancel it.
About The amount of hostagesThe president revealed, “They are not all dribs or dribs. Not 2 and 1, 3 and 4, 2. ”
He also criticized Hamas how I'm hungry Hostages, especially three Israeli men It has been released Saturday as part of the Israeli Hama ceasefire agreement.
“It looked like something from the 1930s,“ Trump pointed out. “It's an absolute dishonor, and I think they saw the way the world saw it. They're looking for a reason not to send any more.”
The president warned that there will be results if the deadline this Saturday is this week. Not satisfied.
“You will find, and they will know,“ He warned. “Hamas will know what I mean. These are sick people, and they will know what I mean. Saturday at 12 o'clock.”
However, Hamas announced on Monday that hostages held after October 7, 2023 will not be released. Abu Obeida, a spokesman for the Alkasam Brigade, Hamas' armed wing, claimed that Israel had violated the agreement.
Hamas explained in a statement that Israel delayed the return of displaced people in northern Gaza, targeting civilians in artillery and firefights, and did not provide agreed relief supplies.
Hostage families expressed concern over the delay.
“I Really I hope this is just a power game and that negotiation will help you solve the problem. I hope there will be more hostages released next Saturday.“ Yair Moses, the son of a released hostage, said.
“Hostages are clear and at present, and their lives are at risk,” said Dr. Hagai Levine, part of the Hostage Family Forum Health Team. It has been released. Those who are still in captivity may be in even worse situations. They don't have time.“
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday I'm looking forward to it We will hold a security cabinet meeting to determine the next course of action. Meanwhile, the Israeli Ministry of Defense has instructed the military to prepare a possible scenario in the Gaza Strip.“ After Hamas' He refused to release more hostages.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz said Hamas' decision was “a complete violation of Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement;“ He then ordered the IDF to be “highest level of preparation.”
clock: Trump issues direct threats to Hamas, release hostages by 12pm, and sends faces to “hell”
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It was originally published on February 11th, 2025.
