by Admin
07/03/2025
The United States President, Donald Trump, has delivered what he called a “last warning” to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza.
This was disclosed in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform. President Trump vowed to provide Israel with everything necessary to “finish the job” and warned that “not a single Hamas member will be safe” if the group does not comply.
President Trump’s ultimatum comes just hours after the White House confirmed it was engaged in direct talks with Hamas to negotiate the release of remaining hostages.
Hamas has accused the United States president of encouraging Israel to violate the current ceasefire agreement.
In his post, President Trump escalated his rhetoric, warning that there would be ‘hell to pay’ if the hostages were not freed, though he did not elaborate on the specific support he was providing Israel.
“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,” he wrote. “For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance.”
President Trump also appeared to issue a broader warning to Gaza’s population when he said:
“To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!”
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem responded by accusing Trump of “complicating matters regarding the ceasefire agreement” and encouraging Israel to avoid implementing its terms.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the United States has been holding direct negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of hostages. This move was coordinated with Israel.
Leavitt emphasized that Trump was acting “in the best interest of the American people” and that Special Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler had led “a good faith effort” to bring Americans home.
According to Leavitt, two face-to-face meetings have taken place between a United States official and Hamas representatives, “preceded by several communications.”
Israel launched its military offensive against Hamas following the October 7, 2023, attack, in which approximately 1,200 people were killed, and 251 were taken hostage. In response, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas.
Since the war began, at least 48,440 people have been killed in Gaza, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry.
Israel reports that 59 hostages remain in Gaza, with up to 24 believed to be alive. Among them are five American citizens, one, Edan Alexander, is believed to be alive, while the other four are presumed dead.
President Trump’s latest warning underscores his administration’s hardline stance as negotiations continue and tensions rise over the future of the ceasefire agreement.