PALESTINE

Mon 18 Aug 2025 4:28 pm - Jerusalem Time

Trump: Accelerating the destruction of Hamas will increase the chances of successfully retrieving the hostages.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the return of the remaining hostages can only be achieved by confronting and destroying Hamas. He emphasized that accelerating this confrontation would increase the chances of success in bringing back the hostages.

In his remarks, Trump claimed that he was the one who negotiated and freed hundreds of hostages in the past, noting that he contributed to their release to Tel Aviv and the United States. These statements reflect his view on the importance of military power in achieving political goals.

Trump did not hesitate to highlight his military achievements, stating: 'I ended 6 wars in just 6 months and destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities.' These statements reflect his pride in his past accomplishments and his emphasis on his strategy for dealing with crises.

Trump's remarks come at a sensitive time, as international pressure to cease fire in the region is increasing. Both President Sisi and the Prime Minister of Qatar have stressed the need for a ceasefire and rejected the displacement of Palestinians, highlighting the disparity between international and local positions.

These statements are part of Trump's strategy that focuses on using force as a means to achieve goals, which raises widespread debate about the effectiveness of this approach in achieving peace and stability in the region.

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Trump: Accelerating the destruction of Hamas will increase the chances of successfully retrieving the hostages.

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