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Hamas has been a disaster. By the way, I have to tell you that I watched the hostages come back today and they looked like Holocaust survivors. They were in horrible condition. They were emaciated."
By issuing this statement five full days ahead of the scheduled prisoner handover, Hamas aims to grant mediators sufficient time to pressure the occupation to fulfill its obligations. This also leaves the door open for the exchange to proceed as planned, provided the occupation complies,
the statement read, according to CNN I’ve spoken to various leaders of various countries in the not so distant area from where we’re talking about the Gaza Strip. And I think they were very positive about providing land,
The hostages are in a clear and present danger. Their lives are at risk,
a doctor working with families of hostages, Hagai Levine, warned Monday If they’re not here, all hell is going to break out
In comments to reporters after signing a series of executive orders, Trump said ... and said I’m speaking for myself, ... Israel can override it.”
If they don't agree, I would. I would conceivably withhold aid, yeah,
Yeah, maybe. Sure. Why not?"
Asked if he would consider withholding aid from Jordan and Egypt if they don't agree to take in Palestinians, Trump responded No, they wouldn't, because they're going to have much better housing."
But when asked by Fox anchor Bret Baier if they would be allowed to return home to Gaza, Trump said We stand with the Israeli government and encourage maintaining the conditions that will ensure the successful continuation of the agreement, leading to the safe return of our 76 brothers and sisters
If Hamas does not release the hostages as agreed, it is clear that this will have far-reaching consequences.
An Israeli source involved in negotiations said They looked like Holocaust survivors, they were in horrible condition
On seeing the images of those released last weekend, President Trump said Unfortunately we know Hamas released the ones in the best condition first
You'll find out, and they'll find out too. Hamas will find out what I mean."
Asked by reporters for details on what that meant, Mr. Trump initially responded If they’re not returned — all of them, not in dribs and drabs, not two and one and three and four and two — by Saturday at 12 o’clock,
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,
They can leave, they can then come back, they can relocate and come back. But you have to rebuild Gaza,
he said the day after Trump’s announcement It would be a beautiful piece of land. No big money spent,
Hamas ... We'll see what happens."
He did ... Asked if he was ruling out the potential involvement of US forces, Trump replied Hamas’ announcement to stop the release of Israeli hostages is a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and the hostage release deal,
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday
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