Relatives of captives say they will meet with officials from incoming administration and members of Congress during trip to Washington later this month

President-elect Donald Trump warned that if the hostages whom Hamas is still holding in Gaza are not released by his inauguration on January 20, “all hell will break out in the Middle East” – offering one more stark indication of how much the incoming president would prefer to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas war as he prepares to take office in less than two weeks.

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his warning that severe consequences await if hostages held by Hamas are not released by his inauguration on January 20, 2025. He emphasized his strong support for Israel,