Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on 2 December, urging Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza or face “hell to pay” in the Middle East. “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity,” Trump wrote. He noted in his post on Truth, a social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp that prompts itself as a “big tent” platform promoting free expression without political censorship or ideological discrimination, that those responsible will face repercussions more severe than any ever delivered in the extensive and storied history of the United States “RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” he demanded. The statement came shortly after the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage, was killed during the 7 October attack, and his body was taken to Gaza. Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, commented on Trump’s statement on…
‘Hell to Pay’ if Hamas Does Not Release the Hostages, Trump Warns
December 3, 2024
By Nadine Tag
Journalist
