Trump Issues Ultimatum on Hamas Hostages Before Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump warns of severe consequences in the Middle East if hostages held by Hamas are not released by January 20.

Donald Trump has declared that 'all hell will break out' in the Middle East if Hamas does not release the remaining hostages by his inauguration day on January 20.
Hamas leaders have urged Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into accepting a ceasefire deal, citing stalled negotiations and unmet terms for a potential agreement.
The October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages, with more than 100 hostages released through prior ceasefire agreements while negotiations remain deadlocked.
The ongoing conflict has caused significant casualties, with nearly 46,000 deaths reported in Gaza and over 400 Israeli soldiers killed, according to official sources.
Trump's stance recalls historical parallels to Ronald Reagan's inauguration in 1981, when U.S. hostages in Iran were released after a prolonged crisis.