Gaza, February 15, 2025 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has set a noon deadline today for Hamas to release all Israeli hostages. He warned that if this demand is not met, there will be serious consequences, including the possible collapse of the ceasefire agreement.
The three hostages set to be released today are Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Alexandre Sasha Troufanov. Since the ceasefire began on January 19, a total of 21 hostages have been freed, while over 730 Palestinian prisoners have been released in return. However, 73 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, and their fate is uncertain.
Donald Trump’s warning included a strong statement where he said that if Hamas does not release all Israeli hostages by the deadline,
all hell will break loose.
Israel’s Warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also threatened to restart military action if Hamas does not free more hostages.
“We will not accept only a few hostages being freed. We want them all back,” he said in a statement last night.
Hamas, however, accuses Israel of breaking the ceasefire terms and says further releases will depend on Israel’s actions. The group argues that Israel has not followed the conditions agreed upon, making negotiations difficult.
Global Reactions
Protests have erupted in both Israel and the U.S., with families of the hostages demanding urgent action. Many support Trump’s tough stance, while others fear that pressuring Hamas too much could cause the ceasefire to collapse.
The United Nations has urged both sides to remain calm and continue negotiations. Diplomats are working behind the scenes to prevent a return to violence.
What’s Next?
With the deadline set by Trump for 12:00 p.m. today, the world is watching closely. Will Hamas agree to free more hostages, or will war break out again? The coming hours will be crucial in determining the next steps in this crisis.
