US EditionTrump Demands Hamas Release All Hostages, Says ‘Things Will Change Rapidly’ if They Comply
President Trump insists Hamas release all 20 hostages alive in Gaza immediately to facilitate rapid changes amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.
- On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that Hamas immediately return all 20 hostages, posting the ultimatum on Truth Social and warning `things will change rapidly`.
- Long ago, Hamas's Oct. 7 attacks led to about 250 people taken to Gaza, and the World Health Organization warns over 640,000 could face famine by September.
- U.S. officials shifted to an `all or nothing` stance, with special envoy Steve Witkoff conveying to Hamas that all hostages must be returned simultaneously, despite Hamas accepting the August 18 ceasefire proposal from Qatar and Egypt mediators.
- Israel mobilized 60,000 reservists as families and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum demanded all 48 total hostages be accounted for and supported the U.S. plan.
- Amid rising international backlash, officials warned of catastrophic consequences as Israel faces an ICJ case and annexation considerations at the U.N. General Assembly this month, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands a comprehensive deal.
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