Trumps says sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza

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President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally secure the release of hostages and bodies of the deceased.

“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site.

“Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say.

“I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning!”

Trump also told leadership of the terror group to leave Gaza “now (...) while you still have a chance.” He added: “Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”

Trump issued similar warnings last month, saying there would be ‘all hell’ to pay if the group, which the US Government classified as a terrorist organisation, did not send home hostages.

Trump’s angry threat came hours after a report that the administration was conducting secret talks with Hamas in an effort to release American hostages seized during the bloody 7 October terror attack on Israel.

The White House said US hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler had the authority to talk directly with Hamas, despite longstanding policy against negotiating with designated terrorist organisations.

The two sides met in Doha, where prior cease fire and hostage talks had occurred, gut not directly between the parties. US and Israeli negotiators had negotiated instead through third party Arab leaders.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed those talks when asked about them.

“First of all, the special envoy who engaged in this negotiation does have the authority to talk to anyone. Israel was consulted on this matter,” Leavitt said.

“And look – dialogue and talking to people around the world to do what’s in the best interest of the American people, is something that the president has proven is what he believes is (a) good faith, effort to do what’s right for the American people.”

She wouldn’t answer directly when asked if the talks also related to Trump’s stated plan to rebuild and take over Gaza in a plan critics have called Gaza-lago.

“These are ongoing talks and discussions. I’m not going to detail them here, that are American lines at stake.”

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