US President Donald Trump issued a warning on Wednesday regarding the potential for increased devastation in Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released. He also urged Hamas leaders to escape. Firmly supporting Israel amid a precarious ceasefire, Trump stated that he is "providing Israel with all necessary resources to complete the mission," as his administration accelerates the delivery of billions of dollars in military aid. He emphasized on his social media platform, "Release all hostages immediately, and return the bodies of those you have killed, or it will be the end for you," following his meeting with the recently freed hostages.
This serves as your final notice. For the leadership, the moment to depart Gaza is now, while the opportunity still exists. Trump also emphasized that there would be consequences for Gaza as a whole, where nearly the entire population has been displaced due to Israel's unyielding military operations in response to the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
"To the People of Gaza: A promising future lies ahead, but it will not materialize if you continue to hold hostages. If you persist, your fate is sealed!" His remarks come in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning of "unimaginable consequences" should Hamas fail to release the remaining hostages taken during the October 7 incident.
The initial phase of the ceasefire concluded over the weekend, following six weeks of relative tranquility characterized by the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners incarcerated in Israeli facilities.
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