US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all remaining Israeli hostages, warning that failure to comply will result in the militant group’s annihilation. His strong message comes as negotiations for further prisoner exchanges between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, raising fears of an escalation in the conflict.

Trump made his stance clear in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on March 6, declaring, “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.” He also assured unwavering support for Israel, stating, “I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job.”

The president’s message was not only directed at Hamas leadership but also at the people of Gaza, who he warned would face dire consequences if hostages were not released. “This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance,” he stated. “Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!”

The warning follows a period of stalled ceasefire negotiations and failed efforts to broker a further hostage exchange. Since a temporary truce was signed in January, Hamas has released 38 hostages in exchange for around........

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