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US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming special envoy to the Middle East said negotiators were on the verge of a deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas in its war against Israel.

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy, told reporters that “good progress” had been made toward a deal that would free Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the terror group Hamas to release its remaining hostages in Gaza before his inauguration Jan. 20.

The incoming administration is pushing hard for Hamas to release remaining hostages, with President-elect Donald Trump vowing Tuesday that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages aren’t released by his inauguration in less than two weeks.

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his warning that severe consequences await if hostages held by Hamas are not released by his inauguration on January 20, 2025. He emphasized his strong support for Israel,

Former Labor MP Michael Danby has commented on Donald Trump's warning to Hamas, stating that the pressure from the incoming US President appears to be a factor in the negotiations to release Israeli hostages.