Hamas has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
The pointed language from Trump came after the White House said Wednesday that U.S. officials have engaged in “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials.
Hamas said President Donald's Trump's ultimatum to the group to release its remaining hostages only encourages the Israeli government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu towards a more radical approach to Gaza.
Hamas said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Palestinians constituted support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to back out of the Gaza ceasefire and intensify the siege of Gazans.
US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to release all Israeli hostages in Gaza, threatening severe repercussions if they do not comply. After meeting recently freed hostages, Trump reiterated his support for Israel,
Trump has said he wants to relocate Gaza's population to other countries so that the US can rebuild it as a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Trump demanded that Hamas "release all of the hostages now, not later," including the remains of dead hostages, "or it is OVER for you".