President Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza by Saturday midday or face the voiding of the ceasefire and a potential resumption of hostilities. Trump also revealed a controversial plan for U.S. 'ownership' of Gaza, sparking debate about the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas on Monday, demanding the immediate release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza by midday Saturday. He stated that if Hamas failed to comply, the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas should be voided, potentially leading to a resumption of hostilities. Trump emphasized that while the final decision rested with Israel , he made it clear that Hamas would face severe consequences if they did not fulfill their obligation.
Trump's comments followed the release of three visibly emaciated hostages on Saturday, which he viewed as a step towards a complete hostage release. He expressed concern that Hamas had likely released the hostages in relatively better health and that those remaining were in dire condition, potentially even dead. The president urged Israel to demand the release of all hostages by Saturday's deadline, stating, 'If they're not here, all hell is going to break out.' He added, 'Cancel it, and all bets are off,' referring to the ceasefire.Trump's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to generate controversy. He stated in a recent interview with Fox News that Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his proposed plan for U.S. 'ownership' of the territory. This contradicted the views of other officials in his administration and raised concerns about the viability of a two-state solution. Trump envisions transforming Gaza into 'the Riviera of the Middle East' through safe communities built away from the conflict zone. He also threatened to withhold billions of dollars of U.S. assistance to Jordan and Egypt if they did not cooperate with his plan.Meanwhile, Egypt and Jordan have voiced private security concerns about accepting a large influx of Palestinian refugees, even temporarily. Egypt has explicitly rejected the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing the importance of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital for a lasting peace
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