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Trump Demands Hamas Release All Hostages, Says ‘Things Will Change Rapidly’ if They Comply

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas immediately returns all 20 hostages.
Around Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas abducted around 250 hostages to Gaza, while international ceasefire efforts since March have failed despite Hamas accepting a phased truce proposal in mid-August.
The United Nations estimates almost a million civilians remain trapped in Gaza despite evacuation orders, while ground troops backed by heavy bombardment caused intense casualties with local hospitals reporting over 50 killed in one night.
Washington officials now favour an "all or nothing" approach, requiring every hostage be returned at once, as the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demand all 48 hostages accounted for after 700 days.
Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, while Israeli officials weigh annexation as Western nations prepare recognition at the United Nations General Assembly this month; Belgium's deputy prime minister links recognition to hostage release.

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