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Trump threatens Hamas: It’s over if you don’t act!”
US President Trump warns Hamas of consequences as the US conducts direct negotiations over hostages for the first time.
Trump threatens Hamas: It’s over if you don’t act!”
US President Donald Trump has made it clear in a stark warning to Hamas that heeding their demands for the release of hostages and a lasting solution to the conflict is crucial. On his Truth Social platform, Trump threatened the terrorist group that every Hamas member would be “dead” if they did not cooperate. “Free all the hostages immediately, or it’s over for you!” he declared in conspicuous capital letters, while promising Gazans a “wonderful future” if the hostages were released. In this context, Israel confirmed that they were consulted by the US before direct talks began with Hamas, which covered the release of hostages as well as a broader agreement to end the guerrilla war, as oe24.at reported.
The talks, led by Adam Boehler, the U.S. special envoy for hostage issues, represent an unprecedented step as the U.S. has not held direct negotiations with Hamas, which is designated a terrorist organization, since 1997. These negotiations took place in Doha, Qatar, in recent weeks and focused not only on the release of American hostages, but also on a possible long-term ceasefire, such as today.at highlighted. However, no concrete agreements have been reached so far.
Israel's position and Hamas's response
The Israeli government has underlined its readiness to continue negotiations, but the immediate release of all hostages is a prerequisite. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar noted that Israel is ready to initiate the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, while Hamas is pushing for an immediate end to the fighting and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. It has so far remained unclear exactly how the details of the planned agreements on a ceasefire and the acceptance of hostages will be worked out.
Meanwhile, Hamas sees humanitarian aid as one of its main sources of funding, which it repeatedly misuses for acts of terrorism. Israel has stopped aid shipments to the heavily damaged Gaza region, which has drawn not only national but also international criticism, including from Germany. The Federal Foreign Office said it was not a legitimate means to use humanitarian aid as a means of pressure in negotiations.