Trump says 'all hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't release hostages before he takes office

The terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 and killed at least 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 people.

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: December 3, 2024 9:01am

Updated: December 3, 2024 9:07am

President-elect Trump said there would be "all hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't release the hostages before by the time he begins his second term in office on Jan. 20.

The terrorist group attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and killed at least 1,200 people and kidnapped over 250 others in seven Americans.

"Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East – But it’s all talk, and no action!" Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday.

"Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity."