Wed Mar 05 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Trump Threatens Hamas with Annihilation Unless Hostages Released
**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Wednesday, threatening to kill its members and Palestinians in Gaza if hostages are not immediately released. Trump, who recently met with eight American hostages freed from Gaza, took to Truth Social to deliver his ultimatum. “Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye — You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now…or it is OVER for you,” he wrote, adding a similarly forceful message directed at the people of Gaza.
The White House confirmed that Trump had met with the released hostages and that the Biden administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas – a designated terrorist organization – regarding the release of remaining American hostages. This marks the first time the U.S. has held direct talks with Hamas. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that these talks are a good-faith effort to secure the release of American citizens, and that Israel has been consulted.
These developments come after a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended without an extension. A proposed U.S.-mediated plan for a phased release of hostages, brokered by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, was rejected by Hamas. The failure of negotiations has led to Israel halting humanitarian aid to Gaza, prompting accusations from Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House have issued statements emphasizing their commitment to securing the release of the hostages and warning Hamas of further consequences if they fail to comply. Netanyahu hinted at undisclosed future actions. The situation remains highly volatile, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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