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Trump Warns Hostage Crisis Must End Before Inauguration

1/8/2025

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson revealed that Israel and Hamas are engaged in crucial technical meetings to secure a ceasefire and facilitate a hostage exchange. As tensions rise, President-elect Trump issued a stark warning of dire repercussions if hostages remain unfreed by his inauguration on January 20. Despite hurdles, mediators are striving to foster progress in these delicate negotiations.

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson revealed that Israel and Hamas are engaged in crucial technical meetings to secure a ceasefire and facilitate a hostage exchange. As tensions rise, President-elect Trump issued a stark warning of dire repercussions if hostages remain unfreed by his inauguration on January 20. Despite hurdles, mediators are striving to foster progress in these delicate negotiations.