Donald Trump's entry was published on the TRUTH social media platform. In a short statement, the politician suggested the use military force against terrorist groups holding hostagesif they are not released before his inauguration.
“Everyone is talking about the hostages who are being held so brutally, inhumanely and against the will of the whole world on… Middle East, but it's all talk and no action!“- he wrote.
“Please use this post to convey that if the hostages are not released before January 25, 2025, the date I will proudly assume the office of president United Statesthose who committed these atrocities against humanity they will pay a hellish price for it in the Middle East“- he added.
The president-elect threatened Hamas and other organizations that failure to meet this condition would be met with “hitting harder than anyone in the long and storied history of the United States of America“.
Ron Dermer's visit to the USA. He asks for help in freeing the hostages
On Monday until Washington Israeli arrived Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer. One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's closest associates will meet, among others, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as representatives of the team Donald Trump.
The topic of the talks is to be possible assistance from the United States in the release of Israeli hostages. According to “Israel Hayom” journalists, in November, during Dermer's meeting with Trump, the Israeli politician informed that 61 people are in captivity and are being held by Hamas.
A few days earlier, the president spoke about the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages Joe Biden and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. During talks with the media, it was announced, among others: the need to achieve a ceasefire and creating an integration plan Israel with neighbors, incl Saudi Arabia.