Former US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning to Hamas amidst the Gaza conflict. He stated on Truth Social that the hostages must be released now. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in thousands of deaths and a deepening crisis.
Trump Warning: The war raging in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas has not ended even after nearly two years. This conflict, which began with Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, has claimed thousands of lives. Amidst this, former US President Donald Trump issued his final warning to Hamas on Saturday via a post on the social media platform Truth Social.
Trump clearly stated that the time has come for Hamas to release all hostages. He described this as his final warning and said there would be no further notices or warnings.
Trump's Statement
Trump wrote in his post:
"Everyone wants the hostages to come home. Everyone wants this war to end. The Israelis have accepted my terms. Now it is time for Hamas to accept. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my final warning. There will be no more warnings. Thank you for paying attention to this matter."
How the War Began
The entire war began on October 7, 2023. On that day, Hamas fighters crossed the border into Israel and carried out a large-scale attack. More than 1,000 people lost their lives in this attack. Hamas not only attacked but also took hundreds of people hostage and brought them to Gaza.
The entire world condemned this massacre by Hamas. Following this, Israel launched a massive military operation against Hamas.
Deaths So Far
According to figures released by Hamas, over 63,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks. Approximately 1,60,914 people have been injured. Continuous bombing and fighting have reduced Gaza to rubble.
On the other hand, Israel claims that many Hamas bholds have been destroyed and their military capability has been significantly weakened. However, the conflict is not over yet.
The Hostage Issue
When Hamas attacked Israel, its fighters took hundreds of people hostage. These included Israeli citizens as well as people from other countries. Some individuals were released after negotiations and international pressure, while many have died.
Israeli intelligence agencies believe that approximately 48 hostages are still in Hamas's custody. Of these, about 20 are alive. This issue remains the biggest humanitarian crisis of the entire conflict.
Trump's Firm Stance
Donald Trump had previously warned Hamas multiple times. However, this time he has clearly stated that this is his final warning. This bly indicates that if Hamas does not take action soon, both the United States and Israel may take stern measures.
This statement is considered highly significant in international politics. While the entire world is demanding a ceasefire, the issue of hostages continues to exert pressure.
Global Reaction
The United Nations and several countries have expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Humanitarian organizations have emphasized the need to stop the war and ensure the safety of civilians. The European Union, the Arab League, and many other nations have prioritized the release of hostages.
However, Israel maintains that the operation will continue until Hamas is completely eliminated. Meanwhile, Hamas alleges that Israel has trampled on Gaza's sovereignty and committed widespread human rights violations.
