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All Hell to Pay: Trump Threatened Anyone Blocking a Hostage Deal. What if That’s Israel?

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Even if a hostage-release deal is reached in the coming days – something that no one should be holding their breath for – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will have to vouch for it. The price Israel pays may not be to the liking of everyone in the ‘resettle Gaza’ camp

A photo of Dr. Zvi Bar'el.

A photo of Dr. Zvi Bar'el.

“If the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity. Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America,” U.S. President-elect Donald Trump promised, setting off a flood of speculation.

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