President-elect Donald Trump warned Hamas that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages in Gaza are not released by his inauguration on Jan. 20, emphasizing the need to secure their return for Israel and the US. Nearly 100 hostages are believed to be held by Hamas, with some presumed dead, as negotiations for their release continue in Doha, Qatar. Trump’s designated envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, reported “a lot of progress” in talks, though Hamas insists on an end to Israeli military operations in Gaza as part of any deal, with Israel vowing to continue the war until the hostages are freed and Hamas dismantled.
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