President Donald Trump has put Hamas on notice, demanding that all Gaza hostages be released by noon on Saturday or face the full force of Israel’s military.
“If all the Gaza hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the ceasefire,” Trump declared from the Oval Office. “Let all hell break out. Israel can override it.”
Trump emphasized that he meant every single hostage, not just the small, staggered releases Hamas has been using to drag out negotiations.
“Not in dribs and drabs, not two and one and three and four and two,” he said. “Saturday at 12 o’clock, and after that, I would say, all hell is going to break out.”
Hamas Proves It Has No Honor
Hamas has suspended the release of hostages that were scheduled for February 15, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. The terror group claimed that Israel delayed the return of Gazans to northern Gaza, fired on civilians, and blocked humanitarian aid.
“During the past three weeks, the resistance leadership has monitored the enemy’s violations and failure to abide by the terms of the agreement,” Hamas announced via Telegram.
In response, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum called for urgent international intervention to restore the deal, citing the horrific conditions of hostages who have already been released.
“They Look Like Holocaust Survivors”
Trump expressed outrage over the deteriorating health of the freed hostages, comparing their condition to survivors of Nazi concentration camps.
“I watched the hostages return today, and they looked like Holocaust survivors,” Trump said. “They were in horrible condition, emaciated. It looked like many years ago, the Holocaust survivors. I don’t know how much longer we can take that.”
Trump made it clear that his patience is running out, and if Hamas refuses to comply, Israel has every right to end the ceasefire and take action.
“At some point, we are going to lose our patience,” Trump warned. “When I see that scene that I saw today of people coming out of helicopters and airplanes that are emaciated, that look like they haven’t had a meal in a month, there’s no reason for that, and I don’t know how much longer we can take it.”
A Countdown to War?
Trump’s ultimatum marks a turning point in the standoff with Hamas. If the terror group fails to comply, Israel could resume full-scale operations with Trump’s backing.
With the deadline looming, the question is no longer if, but when Israel will act. And if Trump has made one thing clear—it won’t be long.
