Trump Warns of Consequences for Hostage Crisis in Middle East
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US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, threatening severe consequences if hostages taken during the October 2023 attack are not released by his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Trump's statement, which did not mention Hamas by name, was supported by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu. The situation remains tense, with ongoing efforts to negotiate the release of hostages amid the broader conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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- Israeli Officials Welcome Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration The New York Times
- Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released Al Jazeera English
- Live Briefing: Rebels and government battle in Syria; Lebanon ceasefire fraying The Washington Post
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