Saturday, February 15, 2025

Trump: US will 'back' Israel in whatever Netanyahu chooses as Hamas continue holding hostages


US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Hamas failed to release all the hostages by 12 p.m., a deadline he imposed after the terror group threatened not to release any hostages, and the US "will back" whatever decision Israel makes in response.

"Hamas has just released three Hostages from GAZA, including an American Citizen. They seem to be in good shape! This differs from their statement last week that they would not release any Hostages," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Israel will now have to decide what they will do about the 12:00 O’CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE imposed on the release of ALL HOSTAGES. The United States will back the decision they make!"

Hamas threatened to withhold hostage releases, alleging that Israel violated the ceasefire agreement - an accusation denied by Israel.   (Read More)