Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:41am on 08 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages before his January 20 inauguration. "All hell will break out in the Middle East" if they fail to comply, Trump stated during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, leading negotiations, noted significant progress and credited Trump's firm stance for driving talks. Witkoff remains optimistic about an agreement before inauguration day. Trump reiterated his commitment to ensuring the hostages' return and warned of severe consequences if the situation persists. He also praised the negotiation team's efforts in advancing discussions.
