Amid Washington rancor, Trump basks in the glow of a hostage-release deal

Presidents love to bask in the patriotic glow of bringing home hostages — none more than President Donald Trump.

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Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

The statement comes as mediators Egypt and Qatar work hard to salvage the ceasefire with Israel.
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President Donald Trump says he will cancel the carefully negotiated ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas if Hamas doesn’t release all remaining hostages by Saturday. “All bets are off and let ...
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Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release

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Trump warns ‘all’ Israeli hostages must be released by Saturday

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Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday

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