Trump issues stern warning to Hamas
In the ongoing Gaza conflict, a tense situation persists as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue, mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The latest development came when US President Donald Trump issued a "final warning" to Hamas on his Truth Social platform, demanding the immediate release of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.
Trump's warning follows a hostage video, the source of which is unspecified, that showed the captivity of several individuals, including the German-Israeli Alon Ohel, held for nearly two years. According to Israeli reports, there are still 48 hostages in the Gaza Strip, with 20 believed to be alive.
Hamas, in response, has expressed its readiness to negotiate the release of all hostages, but only under certain conditions. The radical Islamic group has stated that a "clear announcement of the end of the war" and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip are necessary for any agreement.
The Israelis, according to Trump's statement, have accepted these conditions regarding the hostage release. However, the article does not provide any new information about the conditions set by Trump for the hostage release or the consequences if Hamas does not accept his conditions.
Hamas has also been discussing with the mediators how these ceasefire ideas can be further developed, according to a statement from the group. The source of the information about these discussions is not specified in the article.
It is important to note that this is not the first time Trump has threatened Hamas on Truth Social and demanded the release of all hostages. As early as March of this year, he issued similar demands. Trump has also warned Hamas of the consequences if they do not accept his conditions, as stated in his post on Truth Social.
The Gaza conflict began with a massacre in Israeli history, carried out by Hamas and other extremist Palestinian organizations, resulting in over 1,200 deaths on the Israeli side and over 250 hostages taken into the Gaza Strip. The situation in the Gaza Strip remains tense, with ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and the continued presence of Israeli forces in the region.
The article's source is ntv.de, rog/dpa/rts.
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