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Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 09:42 IST
Donald Trump has warned Hamas against using hostages as human shields amid Israel’s ground offensive, calling it a “human atrocity.” He also demanded the release of all hostages.
Donald Trump speaks with reporters (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas over reports that the group has moved hostages above ground to use them as human shields against Israel’s ground offensive.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the alleged use of hostages as a “human atrocity" and called for the immediate release of all hostages.
He also said he hoped that the leaders of Hamas were aware of what they were getting into.
“I have just read a News Report that Hamas has moved the hostages above ground to use them as human shields against Israel’s ground offensive," Trump wrote.
“I hope the Leaders of Hamas know what they’re getting into if they do such a thing. This is a human atrocity, the likes of which few people have ever seen before," he mentioned.
“Don’t let this happen or, ALL ‘BETS’ ARE OFF. RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES NOW!" the US President added.
Hours before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders “wherever they are", as the heads of Arab and Islamic states held a summit to back Qatar after Israel’s attack last week in the Gulf state.
The September 9 strike targeting leaders of Hamas in Doha was a significant escalation of Israeli military action in a region shaken by conflict since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks that ignited the Gaza war.
Hamas has said the Israeli strike killed five of its members, including a son of its exiled Gaza chief, but its leadership survived.
Qatar said one of its security agents also died.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
First Published:
September 16, 2025, 09:37 IST
News world 'Human Atrocity': Trump Warns Hamas Against Using Hostages As Shields Amid Israel Offensive
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