President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, threatening severe consequences if the hostages they’ve held since October 7, 2023, are not released. Trump stated that if the hostages are not freed before “12 o’clock” on Saturday, “all hell will break out” in the Middle East, and those responsible will face unprecedented repercussions.

This threat comes as part of Trump’s efforts to secure the release of the hostages. Trump criticized the “all talk, but no action” diplomatic efforts to return Hamas’ hostages home, vowing to ensure that Hamas suffers dire consequences if they fail to comply.

The situation is particularly pressing, as over 60 hostages are reportedly still held by Hamas. Trump’s warning has significant implications for the region, which has been grappling with the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war.

In a recent development, Trump proposed that the US take over the war-shattered Gaza Strip, which has been met with international condemnation. The plan involves resettling Palestinians elsewhere and developing the area economically. However, this proposal has raised concerns about the potential for increased tensions in the region.