By Odekola Deborah |
President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages in their custody or face severe consequences.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Trump declared that Hamas must return all living captives and the bodies of those killed or suffer devastating retaliation.
“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose,” Trump wrote. “Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you.”
Reaffirming his support for Israel, Trump vowed to provide the country with all necessary resources to eliminate Hamas if the group fails to comply.
“I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” he warned.
Trump’s message also contained a direct appeal to the people of Gaza, urging them to push for the release of hostages to avoid further devastation.
“A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!” he stated. “Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”
His remarks have sparked global reactions, with some supporting his tough stance while others express concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
The Israeli-Hamas conflict has drawn widespread international attention, with calls for diplomatic solutions to secure the safe return of hostages and prevent further violence.