U.S. President-elect Donald Trump issued a strong warning on Tuesday, stating that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if Hamas does not release the hostages it is holding in Gaza before his January 20 inauguration. Speaking at a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump said, “It will not be good for Hamas, and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out. I don’t have to say anymore, but that’s what it is.” He also condemned the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, asserting that it “should have never been.”
Mixed Perspectives on Ceasefire Negotiations
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s appointee as special envoy to the Middle East, expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Witkoff told CNN, “It’s the president, his reputation, the things that he has said that are driving this negotiation, and so hopefully it’ll all work out and we’ll save some lives.”
However, a senior Biden administration official offered a more cautious outlook, emphasizing the complexity of the talks. The official, speaking to CNN, declined to disclose the status of the negotiations but noted that despite Witkoff’s optimism, the discussions remain challenging. Outgoing Biden administration officials are reportedly leading the talks, while Trump’s incoming team is being kept informed of developments.
Trump’s Stance on Strategic Territories
During the same press conference, Trump addressed his interest in acquiring key territories, including the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada. When asked whether he would rule out the use of military or economic measures to achieve these objectives, Trump responded, “No, I can’t assure you on either of those two, but I can say this: we need them for economic security.”
Trump’s remarks signal potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy and economic strategy under his leadership, raising questions about the administration’s approach to global relations and resource management.
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