(TheRedAlertNews.com) – Days ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, declaring, “all hell will break out” if hostages held in Gaza are not released by January 20, the day he will be sworn into office.
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With tensions escalating, Trump’s designated envoy Steve Witkoff is critical to resolving the crisis through high-stakes negotiations in Qatar.
This could signal a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy as Trump prepares to reclaim leadership with a firm hand.
President-elect Trump has emphatically declared that the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is paramount.
He warned that without significant resolution by January 20—his inauguration date—intense diplomatic and potentially military reactions could follow.
Trump’s strong stance is part of his broader strategy to reassert American influence in the Middle East.
In response to Trump’s warnings, nearly 100 hostages are believed to be held in Gaza, with some may already be deceased.
The urgency escalates as families await potential news. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s appointed envoy, has been tasked with navigating the tangled discussions in Doha, Qatar, in hopes of securing the hostages’ release.
Negotiations remain tense, as Hamas demands an end to Israel’s military operations in Gaza as part of any hostage release deal.
Meanwhile, Israel remains adamant that it will persist with its military actions until hostages are freed and Hamas dismantled.
The dynamics of this conflict show an intricate power balance that has not shifted despite multiple rounds of negotiation.
“If those hostages aren’t back — if they’re not back by the time I get into office — all hell will break out in the Middle East and it will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out. I don’t have to say anymore, but that’s what it is and they should have been back a long time ago,” Trump declared, cited by The Washington Times.
The Biden administration, currently leading the talks, describes the discussions as “difficult” with a degree of skepticism about significant progress before Trump’s inauguration.
Despite these doubts, Trump remains committed, expressing his desire to distance his incoming administration from inheriting unresolved conflicts.
Trump has criticized the October 7, 2023, attack initiated by Hamas, stating the tragic event should never have occurred.
Both Israel and Hamas continue to blame each other for stalled negotiations as talks of potential ceasefire agreements persist.
This ongoing power struggle reflects deeply rooted issues that transcend simple battlefield conflicts.
With 12 days remaining before Trump’s inauguration, Witkoff, alongside White House coordinator Brett McGurk, remains in the Middle East pursuing progress.
The negotiation table sees both sides gearing up for potentially groundbreaking decisions that will significantly impact the region’s near future.
“It’s the president, his reputation, the things that he has said that are driving this negotiation, and hopefully it’ll all work out and we’ll save some lives,” Steve Witkoff said, cited by KTVZ.
"If those hostages aren't back… by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East."
President-elect Trump issues urgent warning to Hamas just weeks before he is set to take office. pic.twitter.com/ki2mzQr2tH
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