**US President-Elect Trump Warns Hamas**
US President-elect Donald Trump has made a threat to Hamas. He said that if the hostages taken in October are not released by January 20, there will be “all hell to pay”.
The Israeli military confirmed on Monday that an Israeli-American soldier thought to be a hostage was killed in October. Dozens of people were taken during a Hamas attack in southern Israel.
**Trump’s Message**
Trump posted online saying: “Those responsible will receive a heavier punishment than anyone else in the long history of the United States of America.” He did not mention Hamas, but his message is clear.
**Israel’s PM Thanks Trump**
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for his “strong statement”. Trump has positioned himself as a staunch ally of Israel during its Gaza campaign. He has also urged Israel to stop its military operation.
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