Trump Urges Hamas to Release Hostages, Citing Risk of Worsening Crisis

Donald Trump, speaking on Friday, revealed that the US is in active discussions with Hamas regarding the crisis in Gaza. He directly appealed to the group to immediately release all hostages taken during the recent conflict. Trump warned that failure to do so would significantly worsen the situation. He characterized the demands made by Hamas as ‘normal’ and stressed the importance of a swift resolution to facilitate peace. The former President expressed his disappointment at the slow pace of resolving the conflict, having promised to resolve it quickly during his campaign. The current situation involves Hamas holding around 50 Israeli hostages, with about 20 presumed to be alive. The international community remains focused on the unfolding events, as uncertainty looms over the prospects for peace. The appeal from Trump highlights the urgency of the humanitarian crisis.