President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas, a militant group holding Israeli hostages, during a marathon signing session in the Oval Office on Monday. He declared that "all hell is going to break out" if all of the hostages are not released by Saturday at 12 o'clock.
Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that if the hostages are not returned by the deadline, "all bets are off." He also expressed his disapproval of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, suggesting it should be discarded if Hamas fails to fulfill its obligations. However, he acknowledged that the decision ultimately rests with Israel.
When asked to elaborate on his "all hell will break out" statement, Trump remained cryptic, simply replying, "You'll find out, and they'll find out too. Hamas will find out what I mean." He also declined to confirm whether he would deploy U.S. troops to fight Hamas if the deadline is not met, stating, "We'll see what happens."
Trump's threats were prompted by the gaunt condition of some of the hostages released by Hamas over the weekend. He likened their appearance to that of Holocaust survivors, describing it as "a terrible look" and suggesting that Hamas delayed the release of the next group due to the shocking state of the hostages.
"I looked at the hostages that came in, and they're emaciated. It looked like something out of the 1930s. It's an absolute disgrace ... I think they saw the way the world viewed it, and they're looking for a reason not to send more" because "they looked [like] the Holocaust. And what a sad thing," he said.
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Karamba
terrorism and hostage-taking will be met with serious repercussions.”
Matzomaster
“If being blunt helps secure the release of innocent people, then strong words are justified.”
Rotfront
“This rhetoric only escalates tensions instead of promoting diplomatic solutions.”
Cerebro
“Trump’s aggressive language is dangerously inflammatory—threatening 'all hell' doesn’t solve hostage crises.”
Katchuka
“I can’t support a leader who equates hostage suffering to historical tragedies just for shock value.”
Donatello
“I think his direct approach might serve as a deterrent and ultimately help secure the hostages’ freedom.”
Michelangelo
“Such statements destabilize an already delicate situation and risk provoking further conflict.”
Raphael
“This approach is reckless—it potentially endangers lives by pushing the situation to a breaking point.”