U.S. President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell. If Hamas doesn’t release all Israeli hostages by noon on Saturday, he wants the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to end. “All hell will break out,” he declared. But ultimately, he says the final call is Israel’s.
Tensions at the breaking point
Trump made his stance clear in a heated discussion at the Oval Office. He slammed Hamas for stopping hostage releases. Frustrated with their tactics, he demanded all captives be freed at once. “We want ’em all back,” he insisted.
The situation is spiraling fast. Trump hinted at cutting aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to take in Palestinian refugees. His meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah is set for Tuesday. Pressure is mounting.
Trump’s shocking Gaza takeover plan
A controversial proposal is making waves. Trump wants the U.S. to take over Gaza once the fighting stops. But his vision is raising eyebrows. He suggested Palestinians won’t have a right to return. Instead, he talked about relocating them permanently. “They’ll have much better housing,” he claimed.
Trump’s idea is bold—and shocking. He dreams of transforming Gaza into a luxury destination. He called it the “Riviera of the Middle East.” But critics say it’s ethnic cleansing in disguise. Arab nations and Gaza residents have already rejected the plan.
The backlash is fierce. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri blasted Trump’s comments as “irresponsible.” He warned such ideas could “ignite the region.”
Netanyahu’s mixed response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a different take. He praised Trump’s proposal but suggested Palestinians could still return after Gaza is rebuilt. His statement added even more confusion to the unfolding drama.
U.S. officials send mixed signals
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will soon visit the Middle East. He hinted that Palestinians might need to relocate temporarily. But he refused to confirm if that meant permanent displacement. The State Department remained silent on the conflicting messages.
Tensions are boiling over. Hamas announced it would stop releasing hostages. The group accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. This move could shatter the fragile peace.
Egypt and Jordan push back
Israel’s neighbors are worried. Egypt and Jordan fear Trump’s plan could destabilize the region. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty made it clear—Arab nations stand with the Palestinians. Cairo is especially concerned about a mass influx of refugees.
Trump described his idea like a business deal. He envisions between two and six new communities for displaced Palestinians. “I would own this,” he said. “Think of it as a real estate development for the future.” His words only fueled more outrage.
The countdown is on. If Hamas doesn’t act by Saturday, will Trump’s threat turn into reality?
