Trump gave HAMAS two days to resolve the issue with the hostages’ bodies, stating that he is monitoring the situation.

US President Donald Trump gave Hamas militants 48 hours to return the bodies of deceased hostages. He announced this on his social network Truth Social.

Trump emphasized that the achieved peace in the Middle East has a chance to become eternal. However, according to him, Hamas must quickly return the bodies, including those of two Americans, otherwise other countries involved in the peace process will take action.

Challenges and Expectations

The President noted that some bodies are difficult to retrieve, but some of them can be returned now. He suggested that the delay is related to the disarmament of Hamas, which is part of his peace plan.

Trump also clarified that fair treatment is only possible if both sides of the conflict fulfill their obligations. He stated that he will closely monitor the situation over the next 48 hours.

Context and Consequences

Before the truce, Hamas held the bodies of 28 hostages, of which 15 have already been returned. The last transfer of remains occurred on October 21, reports The Times of Israel.

Israeli officials presented US Vice President JD Vance with an assessment that Hamas is capable of returning at least 10 bodies.

Peace Process and Challenges

On October 13, the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. However, shortly after, Hamas released a video of the execution of eight people, calling them “collaborators.” Trump described them as “gang members.”

The next day, the President announced the second phase of the peace plan for Gaza. Israel continues to report militant attacks, to which it responds with retaliatory strikes.

On October 21, Trump announced the possibility of involving other countries to restore order in the Gaza Strip.

The situation remains tense, and the peace process requires a delicate balance between diplomacy and decisive actions.