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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Trump calls to cancel ceasefire if all hostages not released Saturday
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal should be canceled if all hostages are not released by 12 p.m. on Saturday.
“Let all hell break loose,” he tells reporters from the Oval Office, reiterating the threat he made several times before entering office.
The tough talk comes after Hamas said it was delaying the release of hostages, imperiling the ceasefire.
Trump notes that it is ultimately up to Israel, and adds “I’m speaking for myself. Israel can override it.”
הנה הוידאו של האיום המלא של הנשיא טראמפ הלילה, שגורם ללא מעט גורמים להתחיל לברר למה בדיוק הוא התכוון ומה המשמעות עכשיו להפסקת האש pic.twitter.com/zBznl3Oudq
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