Israel presented a new proposal through mediators in Doha, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, a Hamas official told EFE on Wednesday.

President-elect Donald Trump is issuing an ultimatum for Hamas, saying that if the hostages aren't released before his inauguration in two weeks, "all hell will break out." "If they're not back by the time I get into office,

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the terror group Hamas to release its remaining hostages in Gaza before his inauguration Jan. 20.

Representatives for the families of the American hostages also said that the relatives will meet with Trump administration officials when they are in Washington.

Former Labor MP Michael Danby has commented on Donald Trump's warning to Hamas, stating that the pressure from the incoming US President appears to be a factor in the negotiations to release Israeli hostages.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas, demanding that they release hostages held since 2023 by January 20, the day of his inauguration. In a press conference, Trump declared that "all hell will break out" in the Middle East if the hostages are not freed by that time.