Trump Vows Severe Consequences if Gaza Hostages Remain Captive by Inauguration

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President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, threatening severe consequences if hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are not released before his inauguration. This marks his first public statement on the issue since winning the election, raising hopes among hostage families for a breakthrough in negotiations. Trump's comments follow the announcement of the death of American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra and a video released by Hamas showing U.S. citizen Edan Alexander calling for Trump's intervention. The situation remains tense as a ceasefire and hostage release deal appear unlikely before Trump's inauguration.
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- Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says The New York Times
- Trump warns of ‘hell to pay’ if Hamas doesn’t release hostages The Hill
- Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY' The Associated Press
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