Hamas has thrown a monkey wrench in last month’s ceasefire by announcing no more hostages will be released claiming Israel has violated the terms of the ceasefire.
President Trump has demanded that Hamas release all hostages by noon on Saturday or that there would be hell to pay.
Will Hamas acquiesce? Or will Hamas call Trump’s bluff? What will Trump do if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages? Will he allow Israel to go scorched Earth on Gaza? Will U.S. troops be sent to Gaza? Or will he do nothing and be left with high priced egg on his face? Will it be a threat as empty as his tariffs?
Trump has given himself an out in saying he would defer to Israel and that might be his line if Saturday comes and goes without the release of hostages. Nevertheless, Trump has given an ultimatum he probably won’t be able to execute.
Regardless of Trump’s response, Hamas is without honor. It is they who have kidnapped, raped and killed innocent Israelis.
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