U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, stating that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement will be scrapped if all hostages held by Hamas are not released by Saturday noon. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared that should Hamas fail to comply, “all hell will break loose.” His remarks follow Hamas’ recent decision to indefinitely suspend the scheduled release of hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire that had been brokered three weeks ago. The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with Israel’s defense minister placing its military on high alert in anticipation of any potential conflict.

While addressing reporters, Trump asserted that the ultimate decision on the ceasefire lies with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but he emphasized that Hamas must act swiftly or face dire consequences. When asked if the U.S. military would intervene in case of non-compliance, Trump cryptically responded, “Hamas will find out what I mean.” The former president has previously floated controversial ideas, including a U.S. takeover of Gaza to transform it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” However, his latest remarks signal a more aggressive stance, hinting at potential repercussions if Hamas does not meet the deadline.

Hamas, on the other hand, maintains that it is still open to future prisoner exchanges, provided Israel adheres to the ceasefire agreement. “We made this announcement five days in advance to allow mediators enough time to pressure Israel into fulfilling its commitments,” the group said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Israeli government remains firm in its response, preparing for “any scenario in Gaza.” With the deadline approaching, global attention remains focused on whether diplomatic efforts will salvage the ceasefire or if another round of hostilities will erupt.