All chaos will ensue in the Middle East if...’ Donald Trump's alarming message to Hamas

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All chaos will ensue in the Middle East if...’ Donald Trump's alarming message to Hamas 

At the same time, ongoing discussions between Hamas and Israel in Qatar have seen Hamas suggest releasing 34 hostages, including two Americans with dual citizenship, in return for a ceasefire arrangement. 

Donald Trump, the incoming President, has given a serious warning, declaring that “all chaos will ensue in the Middle East” unless Hamas frees the hostages by Inauguration Day, reiterating this threat several times. Trump did not clarify what measures he might take if the hostages are still not released when he takes office. 


The hostages, among them several Americans, were taken on October 7, 2023, and officials indicate that about 100 are still held captive in Gaza. Nonetheless, there are fears that a number of them may have perished while in captivity. Trump made his comments during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he underscored the critical nature of the situation. 


“Total chaos will ensue. If we do not have those hostages returned, I don’t want to disrupt your negotiations, but if they aren’t returned by the time I assume office, total chaos will ensue in the Middle East,” Trump stated. He is scheduled to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. 


Trump’s comments came as a response to an inquiry about the current state of negotiations with Hamas regarding the release of American captives. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steven Charles Witkoff, who has just come back from the area, expressed hope, mentioning that the talks were progressing well. “I believe we’re close to an agreement. I don’t want to delve into what has caused delays; there’s no value in being negative. But I think it’s the president’s standing, his expectations, and the boundaries he has established that are propelling this negotiation,” Witkoff noted.

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