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Last Updated:December 03, 2024, 07:30 IST
Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas ahead of his inauguration on January 20 next year, stating there will be "hell to pay" if hostages are not released before it.
Donald Trump (Photo: AFP)
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday (local time) issued a warning to Hamas in regards to those it captured during the October 7 attack in Israel last year, stating that there would be “hell to pay" in the Middle East if the hostages in the Gaza Strip were not released before he assumes office on January 20 next year.
In its deadly attack in 2023 on Israel, Hamas terrorists had held over 250 people hostage, including dual Israeli-American nationals. Nearly half of the 101 foreign and Israeli hostages are still under captivity in Gaza and are believed to be alive.
Donald Trump Issues Warning To Hamas
In his most explicit remarks on the hostages since his historic win in the Presidential Poll on November 5, Trump said, “[If] the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity."
“Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied history of the United States of America," he added in a strong-worded post.
Ceasefire Conditions By Hamas
Hamas has sought the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as part of any deal to end the war and release the hostages.
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Location :Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:December 03, 2024, 07:30 IST
News world ‘Hell To Pay In Middle East’: Trump's Stern Warning To Hamas On Release Of Hostages
