Israeli minister backs Trump’s plan to ‘let hell break out’ on Gaza if hostages are not released – live
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‘Let hell break out’: Trump demands Hamas release all hostages
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Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday
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President Trump gives Hamas new deadline to release all Israeli hostages
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled if all Israeli hostages not freed
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Trump warns ‘all’ Israeli hostages must be released by Saturday
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Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees released in exchange for three Israeli hostages
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