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President proposes letting ‘all hell break loose’ if hostages held by Hamas are not returned to Israel at noon on Saturday

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Israeli military on alert as mediators fear a breakdown in three-week-old truce as Hamas says ‘door remains open’

Hamas delays hostage release, tensions rise over Trump's remarks. Efforts to uphold ceasefire for regional stability.

Donald Trump’s dramatic intervention came as the Israel-Gaza ceasefire teetered on a knife-edge

Itamar Ben Gvir also says Israel should target aid that has already been delivered to Hamas.

Hamas armed wing says group is committed to terms of ceasefire agreement as long as Israel adheres to deal.

Hamas announced Monday it would postpone any further hostage-prisoner exchanges under a fragile Gaza ceasefire accusing Israel of violations, while Israel said its military was readying for "any possible scenario."

Hamas delays hostage release in Gaza due to alleged Israeli violations, escalating tensions.