Palestinians walk on the rubble of destroyed buildings following an assault by the Israeli army on the Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip on June 8, 2024 (Credit: Eyad Baba/AFP)
On Monday, less than two months ahead of his inauguration, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued an ultimatum, raising the question of whether negotiations for a hostage release and cease-fire in Gaza might finally move forward.For the first time since his election, Trump directly addressed the issue of the captives held in the Palestinian coastal enclave, threatening “all hell to pay” if hostages held in Gaza are not released by the time he assumes office on Jan. 20.Trump’s statement followed Shin Bet’s announcement of the death of Omer Neutra, an Israeli soldier and American citizen, and one of the 97 hostages taken to Gaza, who reportedly died on the first day of Hamas’ attack on Israel. His family had not heard from him since Oct. 7, 2023.If Trump makes the hostages’ release a top priority of his administration, the move could...
On Monday, less than two months ahead of his inauguration, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued an ultimatum, raising the question of whether negotiations for a hostage release and cease-fire in Gaza might finally move forward.For the first time since his election, Trump directly addressed the issue of the captives held in the Palestinian coastal enclave, threatening “all hell to pay” if hostages held in Gaza are not released by the time he assumes office on Jan. 20.Trump’s statement followed Shin Bet’s announcement of the death of Omer Neutra, an Israeli soldier and American citizen, and one of the 97 hostages taken to Gaza, who reportedly died on the first day of Hamas’ attack on Israel. His family had not heard from him since Oct. 7, 2023.If Trump makes the hostages’ release a top priority of his administration, the...
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