Live Briefing: 'Hell to pay' if hostages not released, Trump says; Assad's forces regroup
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President-elect Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if hostages in Gaza are not released by his inauguration on January 20, 2025, indicating that those responsible will face extreme repercussions.
The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, marked by an unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has led to significant casualties and hostilities that have extended throughout the Middle East region.
Following the declaration of war by Israel against Hamas and the initiation of a ground invasion, the conflict has resulted in the largest displacement crisis in the area since 1948.
In November 2024, a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah brought a temporary end to more than a year of escalating violence, which has included airstrikes and significant civilian casualties.
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