President Donald Trump pulled no punches in a “last warning” to the Hamas terror group that he called out as “sick and twisted.”
The president issued a fiery public statement to the group that he posted on social media, warning that they had better release all remaining hostages immediately or face the consequences.
The message came on the heels of the president meeting with eight hostages freed from Gaza in the Oval Office on Wednesday, listening to their heart-wrenching stories of captivity after Israel was attacked by the terrorists in October 2023.
President Trump met with eight released hostages from Gaza, listening to their heartbreaking stories. They expressed gratitude for his unwavering efforts to bring them & others home.
Hamas’ actions have inflicted immense suffering, AND THEIR REIGN OF TERROR MUST BE STOPPED. pic.twitter.com/Sy0G3fwSqL
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 6, 2025
“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose,” Trump wrote in a post.
“Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted!” he continued.
He informed the group that he was “sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job,” warning that “not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say.”
“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! I am… pic.twitter.com/88EjVAyWAe
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) March 5, 2025
“I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed,” the president continued.
“This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages,” Trump added. “If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”
“I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say… RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!” –President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/l5k5GU8nEy
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) March 5, 2025
Those who met with the president in the Oval Office Wednesday were former hostages Iair Horn, Omer Shem Tov, Eli Sharabi, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, Naama Levy, Doron Steinbrecher and Noa Argamani.
“Today, President Trump took time to meet with eight of the released hostages from Gaza,” a statement noted.
“The hostages thanked President Trump for his steadfast efforts to bring all of the hostages home.”
Today, President Trump took time to meet with eight of the released hostages from Gaza. The President listened intently to their heartbreaking stories. The hostages thanked President Trump for his steadfast efforts to bring all of the hostages home. pic.twitter.com/iECgxVvEU5
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) March 5, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump “has lost his patience.”
“He’s tired of watching these videos every weekend where hostages that are emaciated are released and bodies are turned over … He has lost his patience,” says @SecRubio on President Trump’s warning to Hamas.
“He doesn’t say these things and not mean it.” pic.twitter.com/vyLkG0OJ4r
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 6, 2025
Social media erupted in praise for Trump’s strong and resolute stance.
This is unbelievable & breathtaking coming from the president of the United States. This is exactly how global leadership should look like & how a true leader should sound & speak. You can say whatever you want but President Trump’s clear & loud voice will eco an eternity! ❤️
— Yair Einhorn (@yaireinhorn) March 5, 2025
Hamas is entering the FO stage.
— Texas Aeronaut (@TxAeronaut) March 5, 2025
The line in the sand has been drawn. This is a battle of good versus evil. The good will win.
— (@ChatByCC) March 5, 2025
Now this is what I voted for!
— Marc Fernandes (@_marcfernandes_) March 5, 2025
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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