Hamas has brushed off President Donald Trump’s threat that “all hell” will break out if it does not release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Saturday.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said Tuesday that the dozens of hostages would only be returned if all parties remain committed to a ceasefire deal reached last month.
“Trump must remember there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties,” he said, adding that threatening language only complicates matters.
Hamas has threatened to delay the next release of three Israeli hostages, due Saturday, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, including by not allowing a surge of tents and shelters into the devastated territory.
While Trump said the ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all the remaining hostages Saturday, he also said such a decision would be up to Israel.
During the first phase of the ceasefire, Hamas has…
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