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I think that the main thing is that President Trump actually changed the whole idea. Instead of putting Israel under pressure, President Trump is putting Hamas under pressure, and this is the right thing to do,
Akunis said, in comments widely reported in Israel These threats complicate matters … and encourage [Israel] to avoid implementing its terms,
the Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qasim said in a statement on Thursday There is a new attitude from the White House … against Hamas. They can talk with Hamas, that’s OK,
Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,
Trump said on his Truth Social platform I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,
Serious negotiations for the ceasefire in all its facets must be resumed without delay. All hostages must be released — immediately, unconditionally and in a dignified manner."
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres Trump's threats complicate matters related to the ceasefire agreement and push the occupation's government to become more radical. If Trump cares about releasing the occupation's hostages, he should pressure Netanyahu to begin negotiations for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. We fear that the occupation will take advantage of Trump's statements to intensify the Gaza siege and starvation policy against its residents."
Hamas Spokesperson Hazem Qassem Thank you, Mr. President, for your commitment to Israel's security and the security of the entire free world and for your concern for the return of all our hostages to their homes."
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Such positions are what give the war criminal Netanyahu the strength and ability to continue his crimes,
Salama Maroof, spokesperson for the Hamas-controlled Gaza government said Thursday To the People of Gaza: A beautiful future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!,
Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted,
This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza while you still have a chance,
In discussions with the United States, Israel has expressed its position on direct negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas,
said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement, providing no further information On one hand, engaging Hamas directly could make it easier to get US hostages out and help reach a long-term agreement,
Panikoff, now at the Atlantic Council think tank, said Several communications took place between Hamas and various American communication channels, the latest being with a US envoy and discussed the issue of Israeli prisoners who hold American citizenship, both the living and the deceased,
Hamas has indeed suffered a severe blow, but it has not yet been defeated. The mission is not yet accomplished,
Israel's new military chief Eyal Zamir warned Israel was consulted on this matter,
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters The only two players in Gaza, the only two parties who have influence in Gaza are Israel and Hamas, and ... their positions are not coherent with this plan,
During talks with the US, Israel expressed its opinion about the issue of direct talks with Hamas."
The Israeli Prime Minister's office made a vague statement which read Countries like Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others, which have levelled accusations and false claims against Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow any Gaza resident to enter their territories."