US President-elect Donald Trump said that if the hostages held in Gaza are not returned before he takes office, the Middle East will witness "hell" in light of the current tense situation.

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Trump stressed in his statements that the world must take his threats seriously, considering that delaying the resolution of the hostage crisis will pave the way for further escalation in the region.

In a related context, Trump's envoy to the Middle East expressed his hope for achieving "good results" regarding the hostage talks in Gaza before the inauguration of the new president.

The envoy added that the negotiations must result in satisfactory solutions in order to avoid any escalation that could lead to further damage in the region.

Mexico and Canada

In domestic affairs and international relations, Trump announced that he would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," in a move he described as reflecting his commitment to U.S. sovereignty and strengthening its position in the region. He added that Mexico must stop allowing "millions of people" to flow into the United States, stressing that this is part of the country's national security.

Trump also stressed that he would impose strict tariffs on Mexico and Canada as part of the protectionist trade policy that he would adopt upon taking office, in an attempt to reduce unbalanced trade with his neighbors.

Greenland

On the international front, Trump stressed that the United States needs Greenland for purposes related to protecting American national security and ensuring the protection of the “free world.” This statement sparked widespread interest in Trump’s plan to benefit from Greenland’s strategic position in light of global political tensions.

The remarks come at a sensitive time before Trump takes office in January, as the president-elect continues to take tough stances on national security and foreign policy.