Washington. America’s newly elected President Donald Trump has started showing his tough attitude even before taking oath. Now he warned Hamas that if the hostages in the Gaza Strip are not released by the time he takes office, it will have to face serious consequences. This threat comes after extensive diplomacy by Trump’s administration under outgoing President Joe Biden.
“If the hostages are not released before January 20, 2025, the day I proudly take office as President of the United States, then to those in charge in the Middle East and beyond,” Trump wrote on his Truth social platform. There will be huge punishment for those who committed these human atrocities.
‘Release the hostages now’
Trump further wrote, those responsible will be attacked more than anyone has been attacked in the long and storied history of the United States. Release the hostages now!”
Trump has vowed to avoid staunch support for Israel and criticism of Biden, but has also spoken of his desire to secure deals on the world stage.
War continues between Hamas and Israel
For information, let us tell you that on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Israel so far. According to Israeli official figures, the attack resulted in 1,208 deaths, mostly civilians. At the same time, Hamas demands that the Israeli army leave Gaza. He is demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages. On Hamas’s demand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the war will continue until Hamas is completely destroyed.
Millions of people forced to leave their homes
The situation in Gaza Strip has reached catastrophic levels. Basic facilities have been destroyed and most of the population has been displaced. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes due to Israeli military action. The war has also had a profound impact on Gaza’s health infrastructure and living conditions.
Trump also warned about tariffs
Earlier, Donald Trump had threatened the countries of the world regarding tariffs. Trump had said that if BRICS (group of developing countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries tried to replace the US dollar, then 100% tariff would be imposed on them.