President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Speaking through his social media platform, Trump declared there would be severe consequences for those responsible if the hostages were not freed. His statement, which emphasized decisive U.S. action, marks one of the most explicit threats of military intervention since the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated. The crisis stems from hostages taken during the October 2023 assault on Israel, leaving approximately 63 individuals still in captivity.
