In a statement on Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, threatening severe consequences for those responsible if they are not freed by his inauguration on January 20. Trump emphasized that those accountable for recent atrocities will face unprecedented repercussions. As experts estimate that around half of the remaining hostages may still be alive, Hamas is demanding a ceasefire and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza as conditions for their release.