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Trump Condemns Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Amid Hostage Crisis

2/12/2025

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President Trump voiced his outrage over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, comparing the released hostages' frail appearances to Holocaust survivors. Israeli leaders condemned Hamas for the dire conditions of the captives. The recent death of 86-year-old Holocaust survivor Shlomo Mansour intensified fears for the 76 hostages still trapped in Gaza, amplifying the urgency for their safe return.

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President Trump voiced his outrage over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, comparing the released hostages' frail appearances to Holocaust survivors. Israeli leaders condemned Hamas for the dire conditions of the captives. The recent death of 86-year-old Holocaust survivor Shlomo Mansour intensified fears for the 76 hostages still trapped in Gaza, amplifying the urgency for their safe return.