Trump tells Hamas ‘you are dead’ if Israeli hostages are not immediately handed over
Trump's warning, posted on social media, came after it was confirmed US officials had held direct talks with Hamas. Washington has a long-held policy of not negotiating with terrorists – and Hamas has been labelled as such by Washington since 1997.
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Hamas militants on the day of a hostage handover in Gaza in February. Pic: Reuters
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Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu in February. Pic: Reuters
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Palestinians amid the rubble in the southern Gaza strip. Pic: Reuters
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