Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 03, 2024, 08:51 AM
Donald Trump News: Donald Trump, who is going to take over as the US President on January 20, 2025, has shown his sharp attitude even before the swearing-in. Recently, he warned the Palestinian group Hamas that if the Israeli hostages are not released before his swearing-in, it will have serious consequences. Trump made this statement on the social media platform Truth Social, in which he said that the entire Middle East will have to bear the brunt of the delay in releasing the hostages.Trump gave a direct warning to HamasDonald Trump strongly criticized Hamas, calling it "violent and inhuman". He said that taking Israeli citizens hostage is not only a violation of human rights, but it is also against international peace and humanity. He said, "The hostages have to be released immediately, otherwise the US will take such a step which will be the biggest and decisive in history."Trump also said that previous governments only negotiated in this matter, but failed to take concrete action. He clarified his upcoming administration policy, saying that his goal is to ensure the security of American interests and its allies.Current situation in the Middle EastTensions between Hamas and Israel escalated on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a major attack on Israel. More than 1,200 people were killed in this attack and more than 250 people were taken hostage. In response, Israel launched massive attacks on Gaza, killing more than 45,000 Palestinians.This conflict has further intensified the debate on human rights and security internationally. Trump's statement may further escalate tensions in the region, but his supporters believe that this tough stance could be the first step towards a solution.International responseTrump's statement has received a mixed response from the international community. Some countries praised his tough stance, while others called the statement detrimental to peace efforts in the region. The United Nations has also expressed concern over Trump's statement and appealed to all parties to exercise restraint.Trump's strategy and America's roleThis warning by Trump gives a glimpse of America's foreign policy in his upcoming tenure. His message is clear that America will not show any leniency towards terrorism and human rights violations.However, it remains to be seen what steps the Trump administration will take to establish peace between Hamas and Israel. For now, this statement by Trump has indicated that his tenure can prove to be challenging and decisive not only for America but also for global politics.