Trump Threatens ‘All Hell Is Going to Break Out’ if Hamas Delays Hostage Releases.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum on Monday, February 10, 2025, warning that “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas delays the release of hostages held in Gaza. This statement comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which has been strained by accusations from Hamas that Israel has not fully adhered to the terms of the agreement.
The ceasefire, which has been in place for several weeks, was designed to facilitate the gradual exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, Hamas announced on Monday that it would indefinitely postpone the next hostage-prisoner swap, accusing Israel of continuing to shoot at Palestinians, preventing them from returning to the northern part of the Strip, and delaying the entry of humanitarian aid and shelters.
Trump’s ultimatum was delivered during a press conference at the White House, where he emphasized that all remaining hostages must be released by noon on Saturday, or the ceasefire would be canceled. When asked for specifics about what he meant by “hell,” Trump responded cryptically, “Hamas will find out what I mean,” leaving the international community on edge.
The fragile ceasefire has already been under significant strain, with confidence in the agreement shaken by Trump’s repeated statements that he wants to permanently remove Palestinians from Gaza to develop the area as a real estate opportunity. This proposal has drawn sharp criticism from many governments and experts, who point out that forcibly removing people from their homes is considered ethnic cleansing under international law.
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for the releases to continue, warning that the resumption of hostilities in Gaza would lead to immense tragedy. Guterres appealed to Hamas to proceed with the planned liberation of hostages and urged both sides to fully abide by their commitments in the ceasefire agreement.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, hoping to avoid a return to violence in Gaza. The outcome of this ultimatum could have significant implications for the region and the broader Middle East peace process.
