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Trump Warns Hamas to Release All Hostages Before His Inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump gave a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Tuesday, January 7, less than two weeks ahead of his inauguration on January 20.
During the question and answer session following his speech, Trump was asked about the ongoing hostage situation in Gaza, where 100 Israeli hostages continue to be held by Hamas and other terrorists.
“If they’re (the hostages) not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East,” Trump said, reiterating his previous threats on the hostage issue.
“It will not be good for Hamas, and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone,” he added. “All hell will break out. I don't have to say anymore, but that’s what it is.”
Trump stated, “They should have given them back a long time ago, [and] they should have never taken them. There should have never been an attack on October 7th. People forget that. But there was, and many people are killed – they’re no longer hostages.”
He noted that some of the hostages are American citizens and recounted how many parents of hostages have come to him asking for his help in getting back the bodies of their children. (INN/VFI News)
“Dear God, we come to You again to pray for the hostages remaining in Hamas’ lairs. We can do nothing more than pray, for You hold all the power in Your hands. We pray in Yeshua’s name that You release them and restore their physical and mental health. We pray that You guide the leaders who are in charge of such matters and strengthen whoever can be of service to the hostages and their families. We thank You for all You are doing and for the valuable allies You give us during this trying period.”