‘Put down your weapons or … ‘: Israel issues ‘ultimate’ ultimatum to Hamas; warns Gaza will be destroyed

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz (AP picture)

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz on Monday issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group should launch hostages and lay down its weapons or face the destruction of Gaza and its personal annihilation.In a publish on X, Katz mentioned, “This is a final warning to the Hamas murderers and rapists in Gaza and in luxury hotels abroad: Release the hostages and put down your weapons — or Gaza will be destroyed and you will be annihilated.”

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Katz added that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are persevering with their operations as deliberate and are making ready to increase maneuvers to decisively defeat Gaza. In a metaphorical warning, he additionally tweeted, “Today, a powerful hurricane will strike the skies of Gaza City, and the roofs of the terror towers will…”The warning comes shortly after US President Donald Trump issued what he described as a “last warning” to Hamas to settle for his ceasefire and hostage launch framework. On Sunday, President Trump claimed that Israel had agreed to his phrases and that Hamas should additionally comply. He emphasised in a publish on Truth Social: “This is my last warning, there will not be another one.”Trump’s publish learn, “Everyone wants the Hostages HOME. Everyone wants this War to end! The Israelis have accepted my Terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is my last warning, there will not be another one! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”