Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released
Source: NBC News
Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released
Trump made the threat on Truth Social as his administration engages in talks with Hamas over the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.
March 5, 2025, 2:04 PM EST / Updated March 5, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
By Rebecca Shabad and Zoë Richards
President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released.
"'Shalom Hamas' means Hello and Goodbye — You can choose. 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," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance,” he added. “Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”
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The administration is engaging in direct talks with Hamas over the release of U.S. hostages still held in the Gaza Strip, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday.
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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-administration-holding-talks-hamas-release-hostages-rcna194897
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