Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the ceasefire with Hamas if all remaining hostages are not released by midday Saturday. His remarks came after Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce and delayed further hostage releases.

“If they're not here, all hell is going to break out,” Trump warned, adding that the decision ultimately rests with Israel. When asked about potential U.S. involvement, he hinted at consequences for Hamas, saying, “Hamas will find out what I mean.”

Trump also reignited controversy over his vision for Gaza’s future, insisting Palestinians should not have a “right to return” and proposing U.S. “ownership” of the territory to develop it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” His stance contradicts officials in his own party, who have suggested any displacement would be temporary.

Arab nations, including Jordan and Egypt, have strongly opposed such plans. Egyptian officials reaffirmed their rejection of Palestinian displacement, stating that a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital is the only path to lasting peace. Trump, however, suggested withholding U.S. aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees.

Meanwhile, Hamas dismissed Trump’s remarks as “absurd,” with senior official Izzat al-Rishq condemning the real estate-driven approach as a “recipe for failure.”

As the fragile ceasefire enters a critical phase, the families of hostages have urged negotiators to act swiftly. The parents of slain American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin called on Trump and other leaders to push for the immediate release of all captives.

With tensions escalating, Trump’s comments have intensified the debate over U.S. involvement in Gaza’s future and the next steps for Israel amid ongoing conflict

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the ceasefire with Hamas if all remaining hostages are not released by midday Saturday. His remarks came after Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce and delayed further hostage releases.

“If they're not here, all hell is going to break out,” Trump warned, adding that the decision ultimately rests with Israel. When asked about potential U.S. involvement, he hinted at consequences for Hamas, saying, “Hamas will find out what I mean.”

Trump also reignited controversy over his vision for Gaza’s future, insisting Palestinians should not have a “right to return” and proposing U.S. “ownership” of the territory to develop it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” His stance contradicts officials in his own party, who have suggested any displacement would be temporary.

Arab nations, including Jordan and Egypt, have strongly opposed such plans. Egyptian officials reaffirmed their rejection of Palestinian displacement, stating that a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital is the only path to lasting peace. Trump, however, suggested withholding U.S. aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees.

Meanwhile, Hamas dismissed Trump’s remarks as “absurd,” with senior official Izzat al-Rishq condemning the real estate-driven approach as a “recipe for failure.”

As the fragile ceasefire enters a critical phase, the families of hostages have urged negotiators to act swiftly. The parents of slain American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin called on Trump and other leaders to push for the immediate release of all captives.

With tensions escalating, Trump’s comments have intensified the debate over U.S. involvement in Gaza’s future and the next steps for Israel amid ongoing conflict