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Trump saying all hell will break loose if all hostages not released

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cruisetipz · 11/02/2025 12:24

By this Saturday at 12.00pm. What does that even mean?

OP posts:
MissyB1 · 11/02/2025 15:00

Israel broke the terms of the ceasefire, and Trump started threatening ethnic cleansing. What did everyone think was going to happen?? How about Israel stop shooting Palestinians, Trump shuts the fuck up, and the rest of the international community gets the peace process back on track?

The poor families of those hostages must be furious with Trump and Netanyahu risking their loved ones lives.

Nevertrustacop · 11/02/2025 15:01

helpfulperson · 11/02/2025 14:36

And then next week, what happens? Do you really think Israel won't attack again or Hamas?

Of course they will if they choose to and rightly so. Do you not think Israel should be able to attack Hamas who's sole reason for existence is to attack Israel? Do you honestly think there are any circumstances that would prompt Hamas to work towards a long lasting peace? Because that goes directly against anything Hamas have ever said.

EasternStandard · 11/02/2025 15:02

Relaxaholic · 11/02/2025 14:25

There is zero justification for Hamas to continue to hold the hostages. Of course they must be released immediately,
without qualification. Deeply worrying and shocking that some posters are unable to support this.

Yes why would you argue against their release?

Porkyporkchop · 11/02/2025 15:03

The hostages should be released immediately and so should the Palestine prisoners, held without charge.
both sides have behaved badly and innocent people killed. It’s time for this all to end and the innocent returned to their homes.

BooToYouHalloween · 11/02/2025 15:07

PoloMum · 11/02/2025 14:16

It is irrelevant whether Trump and Netanyahu care about the hostages. They are innocent people who should be released immediately.

You seem to be arguing against the unconditional release of the hostages?

People on this thread are all sick.

yes the hostages should be returned immediately with nothing in return because hostage taking including of BABIES is fucking illegal.

BooToYouHalloween · 11/02/2025 15:07

Porkyporkchop · 11/02/2025 15:03

The hostages should be released immediately and so should the Palestine prisoners, held without charge.
both sides have behaved badly and innocent people killed. It’s time for this all to end and the innocent returned to their homes.

Most of them are in purism for murder or attempted murder sweetie pie

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:08

helpfulperson · 11/02/2025 14:36

And then next week, what happens? Do you really think Israel won't attack again or Hamas?

So you think the hostages shouldn't be released?

wingsspan · 11/02/2025 15:09

'What does that even mean?'

Tbh this is my response to a lot of things he says. Bonkers.

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:10

So basically, multiple posters support innocent people being held by Hamas in horrendous conditions. Wow.

wingsspan · 11/02/2025 15:13

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:10

So basically, multiple posters support innocent people being held by Hamas in horrendous conditions. Wow.

You don't have to support that in order to think that Trump making comments like 'all hell will break loose' isn't helpful.

Whatever you think about the situation, it's clear that the way Trump uses language in such a triggering and nonsensical way isn't exactly helpful.

He's meant to be the president of the USA, not a journalist or TV celebrity putting his two pence in.

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:16

wingsspan · 11/02/2025 15:13

You don't have to support that in order to think that Trump making comments like 'all hell will break loose' isn't helpful.

Whatever you think about the situation, it's clear that the way Trump uses language in such a triggering and nonsensical way isn't exactly helpful.

He's meant to be the president of the USA, not a journalist or TV celebrity putting his two pence in.

I agree, but that isn't what I was commenting on, I was talking about PPs posts supporting the hostages not being released.

Moglet4 · 11/02/2025 15:16

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:10

So basically, multiple posters support innocent people being held by Hamas in horrendous conditions. Wow.

Absolutely no one on this thread has said that.

TheNuthatch · 11/02/2025 15:18

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:10

So basically, multiple posters support innocent people being held by Hamas in horrendous conditions. Wow.

No, absolutely not. I want to see them all released. But I recognise that the hostages are the only shield the Palestinians have left. Hamas are revolting but the palastinian people are innocent. They are facing annihilation or displacement.

helpfulperson · 11/02/2025 15:20

Totallymessed · 11/02/2025 15:08

So you think the hostages shouldn't be released?

No that was in response to a poster who seemed to think if the hostages were released everyone would then live happily ever after.

Of course they should be released, they shouldn't have been taken in the first place. My point is that there is a high chance Israel will bomb what little of Gaza is left into oblivion after they are released anyway so from a tactical point of view I can understand why Hamas aren't releasing them.

dairydebris · 11/02/2025 15:25

helpfulperson · 11/02/2025 15:20

No that was in response to a poster who seemed to think if the hostages were released everyone would then live happily ever after.

Of course they should be released, they shouldn't have been taken in the first place. My point is that there is a high chance Israel will bomb what little of Gaza is left into oblivion after they are released anyway so from a tactical point of view I can understand why Hamas aren't releasing them.

But Trump is literally threatening to do the same if they don't release them so why not JUST GO AHEAD AND RELEASE THEM!?

I mean, everyone on here seems to believe Israel is completely intent on killing every last Palestinian so why not just go down with the moral high ground?

Release the hostages. Negotiate. Oppose the displacement. Why not just do that?

You think the world would be more likely to allow Trumps batshit Mar A Gaza to go ahead if Hamas let's the hostages go, or if it holds onto them?

EasternStandard · 11/02/2025 15:29

MissyB1 · 11/02/2025 15:00

Israel broke the terms of the ceasefire, and Trump started threatening ethnic cleansing. What did everyone think was going to happen?? How about Israel stop shooting Palestinians, Trump shuts the fuck up, and the rest of the international community gets the peace process back on track?

The poor families of those hostages must be furious with Trump and Netanyahu risking their loved ones lives.

Why would Hamas not release the hostages

What's stopping them?

MonotoneHerbivore · 11/02/2025 15:37

Moglet4 · 11/02/2025 15:16

Absolutely no one on this thread has said that.

I’d say they have.

gotmyknickersinatwist · 11/02/2025 15:37

The way Trump has been behaving since getting back into the 'job' has been astounding. I think he now truly believes he's untouchable and all-powerful - he has a conviction and got reelected - and his ego knows no bounds.
Trump is so crass and vulgar, and full of bluster. He's like the proverbial sledgehammer used to crack a nut.
Why does he think he'd have free reign to turn a disputed territory that's not owned by America into some sort of shiny resort?
I think Netanyahu is loving this. He can barely contain his smirk when standing on a platform beside Trump.

MonotoneHerbivore · 11/02/2025 15:38

Nothatgingerpirate · 11/02/2025 14:48

@Adamante

Of course you're right.
The only thing I regret is that I live in the UK, not
America (and possibly that Trump is not younger, so he could serve more years).
The world is a shit show I don't remember choosing.

If Trump is your choice then it’s probably for the best you’re not choosing. Unfortunately there’s millions more like you that have fallen for what he’s selling.

North789 · 11/02/2025 15:54

littlestrawberryhat · 11/02/2025 14:52

Deary me, you think Israel will accept the hostages and leave Palestinians alone after what they’ve done for the past year and a bit? They’ve behaved abhorrently and illegally and should be deeply ashamed. Targeting civilian camps and hospitals. Disgraceful. They’ve got no moral standards, it won’t just end. More innocents will lose their lives in their thousands and we will all have to sit and watch in fear of being called antisemitic lefties. This world is repulsive.

Deary me you really don’t understand this conflict do you. So funny that you’ve not mentioned Hamas in your rant against Israel. The same terror group hiding themselves and their ammunition in hospitals and civilians houses. The same terror group constantly firing rockets at Israeli civilians in attempts to kill them in their thousands. Hilarious that you’ve pulled the antisemitic card too, so predictable.
Wherever you stand on this war and you are not calling for release of the incident hostages including a baby and toddler with their Mum, then you need to take a hard look at yourself.

MissyB1 · 11/02/2025 16:07

EasternStandard · 11/02/2025 15:29

Why would Hamas not release the hostages

What's stopping them?

Because there was an agreement and it was broken? It took a ceasefire agreement if you remember?

Vergus · 11/02/2025 16:09

@MissyB1

How about Israel stop shooting Palestinians, Trump shuts the fuck up, and the rest of the international community gets the peace process back on track?

Yes this.

MissyB1 · 11/02/2025 16:09

Porkyporkchop · 11/02/2025 15:03

The hostages should be released immediately and so should the Palestine prisoners, held without charge.
both sides have behaved badly and innocent people killed. It’s time for this all to end and the innocent returned to their homes.

Well it was happening, until Trump and Netanyahu fucked it up 🙄

Vergus · 11/02/2025 16:13

@MissyB1

Well it was happening, until Trump and Netanyahu fucked it up 🙄

These two are like the murderous versions of Dumb and Dumber. They don't care about the Palestinian people, or the hostages. Trump wants his real estate project and his golf course, and Netanyahu is an evil bugger with no moral compass whatsoever. They've tag-teamed the situation hoping to angle things in their advantage.

Moglet4 · 11/02/2025 16:14

MonotoneHerbivore · 11/02/2025 15:37

I’d say they have.

No, they’ve explained reasons why the hostages won’t be released. Absolutely no one has expressed an opinion that they shouldn’t be released. There’s a substantial difference.

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