Trump Warns Hamas “All Bets Will Be Off” If Hostage Deal Delayed
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging Hamas to move quickly to finalize a proposed hostage-release and peace deal, and warning that he would not tolerate delays or any outcome that, in his view, would leave Gaza as a future security threat.
In the post, Trump said he “appreciate[d] that Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in order to give the Hostage release and Peace Deal a chance to be completed,” and added that “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off.”
I will not tolerate delay, which many think will happen, or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again. Let’s get this done, FAST. Everyone will be treated fairly!
He warned against delay and said
The message, posted on the social platform he founded after leaving office, reinforced Trump’s public backing for the U.S.-brokered framework that has been circulated in recent diplomatic talks. It also signalled continued U.S. political pressure on Hamas and support for Israel’s temporary cessation of strikes while negotiations proceed.
The post did not provide new details on the terms of the plan or specific timelines. Speakers for Hamas and the Israeli government have not immediately commented on the Truth Social message. White House officials declined to comment beyond previous briefings attributing mediation to U.S. envoys.
Analysts say the post underscores Trump’s effort to present himself as a central broker in the diplomacy, while applying public pressure on both sides to accept a deal. How Hamas and other regional mediators respond in the coming hours will be closely watched as negotiations continue.
04/10/2025