Trump’s “Genocidal” Threat to Gaza: If Hamas Won’t Release Hostages, “You Are DEAD”

President Donald Trump took to social media to threaten the entire population of Gaza .

“Release all of the Hostages now or it is OVER for you,” Trump wrote in a statement posted on his account on Truth Social .

The White House confirmed Wednesday that U.S. diplomats are engaged with Hamas in talks to release remaining hostages captured during Hamas ’ October 7 attack.

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