President-elect Donald Trump delivered an alarming threat against Hamas, stating if hostages are not released by his inauguration, there will be ‘all hell to pay’ in the Middle East.
Trump issued the stern threat on his Truth Social page, only hours after the Israel Defense Force reported the murder of American-Israeli captive Omer Maxim Neutra, 21.
Two days ago, Hamas released a horrific hostage video of American-Israeli prisoner Edan Alexander weeping and appealing for his freedom after 420 days in captivity.
Trump made the stark threat on his Truth Social site, hours after the Israel Defense Force confirmed the death of American-Israeli hostage Omer Maxim Neutra, 21.
Hamas also two days ago released a harrowing hostage video of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander weeping and pleading for his life after 420 days in captivity.
While the U.S. helped broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, fighting has continued in Gaza and a hostage deal is far off.
‘Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East – But it’s all talk, and no action!’ Trump wrote.
‘Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity.’
‘Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!’ Trump demanded.
Trump did not specifically mention Hamas or other terror groups who may be holding hostages. A total of 251 people were taken, with more than 60 still being held.
