President Donald Trump has aired a ‘last warning’ to Hamas to free hostages or see the US send Israel all it needs to ‘finish the job’. Trump posted his chilling threat on Truth Social shortly after welcoming eight freed hostages to the Oval Office.

President Trump told Hamas he will greenlight additional Israeli military strikes on Gaza unless the group releases its remaining hostages. Why it matters: Trump's ultimatum comes during direct negotiations in Doha between his envoy for hostages affairs Adam Boehler and Hamas officials in an effort to reach a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.

The pointed language from Trump came after the White House said Wednesday that U.S. officials have engaged in “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials.

President Donald Trump meets with a delegation of former Israeli hostages in the Oval Office on March 5, 2025. A delegation of seven former Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

The president’s threat came after the White House said it held face-face talks with the militant group.

President Trump on Wednesday issued a warning to Hamas to release its remaining hostages after the White House held direct talks with the group officially designated as a terrorist organization. “’Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose.