Staff Reports
Hamas has once again shown why it’s more popular in the world’s terrorist circles than at a picnic—by flatly rejecting President Trump’s demand to release all hostages held in Gaza by Saturday noon. The audacity of the terrorist group is truly impressive as they cling to their preferred game plan: making deals only when it suits their twisted agenda. Spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri has some choice words for Trump, reminding him that respect for agreements is key. Apparently, they missed the memo on what “terrorist” means; agreements are for civilized folks, not for groups who make a mockery of human rights.
The back-and-forth on hostages has turned into a classic episode of “who can play the victim better.” Hamas is holding dozens of hostages hostage in their hostage negotiations while accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire deal. According to Hamas, if their demands for aid and conditions are not met—which sounds a lot like extortion—the release of hostages will be delayed. In classic terror-bargaining form, they have taken to claiming that Israel isn’t allowing enough assistance into Gaza for the poor, unsuspecting terrorists in desperate need of tents and shelters. One has to wonder if they expect to set up a lovely vacation resort amidst the chaos.
Hamas dismisses President Trump’s Saturday 12PM Deadline to Release All Hostages.
The terror group has dismissed President Trump’s ultimatum to release all hostages by Saturday, claiming that both parties must adhere to the ceasefire rules- despite Hamas cancelling all hostage… pic.twitter.com/Z0yjNVNO3Y
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) February 11, 2025
In typical Trump fashion, the former President stepped into the fray with a simple ultimatum: release the hostages or the ceasefire is off, and Israel can do what they must. This is the kind of straightforward approach that seems to confound many outside of the negotiating room. One must imagine the panic ensued in Hamas, realizing they can’t just keep extending deadlines like a kid pushing off homework. Yet, they still insist that any strong language used from the U.S. makes matters worse, suggesting they prefer sweet nothings over common sense and accountability.
Meanwhile, the deal brokered last month was meant to create a semblance of cooperation, with the gradual release of hostages in a swap that’s more about sounding good than actually promoting peace. The arrangement allegedly calls for Israel to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for those held captive by Hamas. The math here is rather stunning—73 hostages still sit in Gaza, with the tense anxiety of their families hanging in the balance and a few of them possibly not even alive. One has to question the sanity of making deals with an entity that treats hostages like collectibles in a game.
In a world where many are far too eager to bargain with untrustworthy groups, it often seems that rationality takes a backseat. Hamas, with its laundry list of grievances and unrealistic demands, proves that dealing with them is like tending a lion’s den—you don’t just feed it, you tread lightly and keep one eye on the exit. As the deadline looms, the hope remains that strength and determination will prevail, even if that involves skipping over negotiators’ coffee breaks for a clear-cut approach: stand firm, ensure hostages are released, and stop letting the terrorists set the terms.
