President Donald Trump issued a stern warning after reading reports that Hamas has brought hostages out of tunnels and placed them above ground in Gaza City. He condemned the tactic as a “human atrocity” and cautioned the terror group about the consequences.
“I have just read a News Report that Hamas has moved the hostages above ground to use them as human shields against Israel’s ground offensive,” Trump writes on his social media network, Truth Social.
“I hope the Leaders of Hamas know what they’re getting into if they do such a thing. This is a human atrocity, the likes of which few people have ever seen before. Don’t let this happen or, ALL ‘BETS’ ARE OFF. RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES NOW!” he adds.
While the president has made several strong declarations toward Hamas, it remains uncertain what exact steps he might take in response if the terror group does not comply.
Adding to the urgency of the matter, the mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal said last night that she was informed her son had been moved above ground in Gaza City and was being used by Hamas as a human shield.
{Matzav.com}
If Hamas can take their women and children as human shields, it’s obvious they’d rather use the hostages.