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Hamas rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum demanding the release of remaining Israeli and American hostages from Gaza by Saturday noon, stating the ceasefire agreement would determine when captives are freed.
Responding to Trump’s warning, Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zuhri emphasized that both parties must honor the existing agreement. “Trump must remember there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties,” he said, suggesting that threatening language only serves to complicate the situation.
Trump gives Hamas until Saturday at 12 noon to release ALL the hostages…
Or else the deal is off and "all hell is gonna break out."
Your move, goat boys. pic.twitter.com/oyJDbDfQhN
— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) February 11, 2025
The militant group has indicated it might postpone the scheduled release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday. They claim Israel has failed to uphold its end of the ceasefire agreement, particularly regarding the delivery of tents and shelters to the affected region.
Trump advocated for terminating the ceasefire if Hamas fails to release all remaining hostages by Saturday midday, though he acknowledged that ultimately, this decision rests with Israel.
⚠️Hamas' response to Trump's deadline:
"The language of threats has no value and only makes things worse."
Yeah, we'll see about that. Saturday, 12 o'clock. All the hostages, or all hell breaks loose. pic.twitter.com/Zt4ncycXMr
— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) February 11, 2025
The current agreement outlines a step-by-step process where Hamas releases hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Currently, 73 hostages remain in Gaza, with 17 scheduled for release during the initial phase. However, not all of these hostages are confirmed to be alive, and a significant number would remain in captivity until a subsequent phase of the agreement is implemented.
