Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release, threatening fragile ceasefire

President Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, saying that if all Israeli hostages are not released from Gaza by noon Saturday, then "all hell is going to break loose." 

Asked by reporters for details on what that meant, Mr. Trump initially responded, "You'll find out, and they'll find out too. Hamas will find out what I mean." He then said ending the ceasefire would be "Israel's decision," but that he felt it would be "appropriate" to cancel the agreement if the hostages aren't released by his deadline.

Mr. Trump made the comments about the hostage negotiations while he was signing executive orders at the White House on Monday.