Trump says Israel should cancel ceasefire if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by deadline

Published February 10, 2025 10:16pm ET



President Donald Trump said Israel should break its ceasefire with Hamas if the group doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday.

Speaking to reporters on Monday night, Trump said that Israel should “let hell break out” if Hamas doesn’t return all hostages. He delivered his threat after Hamas threatened to postpone further hostage releases, claiming that Israel had violated the ceasefire.

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