Trump demanded that Hamas "release all of the hostages now, not later," including the remains of dead hostages, "or it is OVER for you".

US President Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages and return bodies, threatening severe repercussions. This follows direct US-Hamas talks, a shift from past policies, facilitated by Egypt and Qatar.

Yehuda Cohen, father of 20-year-old Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, was speaking at the Israeli embassy in central London,