Gaza Cease Fire Deal Ends Saturday Noon if Remaining Hostages are not Released
Following PM Netanyahu's threato continue the war if remaining hostages are not released, US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Israel would end a ceasefire in Gaza and resume fighting if all remaining hostages are not freed by the end of the week.
Meanwhle, the Hamas terror group had said it was delaying the release of hostages slated for Saturday, placing fresh doubts on whether the fraught truce will hold.
Speaking to reporters, Trump conceded that Israel might want to override him on the ultimatum and the Saturday noon deadline, adding that he might speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But he expressed fears for the fates of those still being held captive, predicting that many would not survive if not released in the coming days.
“As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock, I think it’s an appropriate time. I would say, cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out. I’d say they ought to be returned by 12 o’clock on Saturday,” Trump said.
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