Hamas recommits to hostage swap timeline after Trump threatens to ‘let hell break out’

Published February 13, 2025 9:22am ET



Hamas said it would continue releasing hostages as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel after a temporary dispute over the terms of the fighting pause.

The terrorist group halted the release of hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire with its military actions. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set a weekend deadline for Hamas to continue releasing hostages, and Hamas now says it will continue to release them.

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