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Hamas stood by its demand on Tuesday that Israel fully end its assault on Gaza under any deal to release hostages, and said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was rash to say there would be "hell to pay" unless they go free by his Jan.

Donald Trump doubled down on his promise that "all hell will break out" if Hamas-held hostages are not released, warning them they now have a deadline of days.

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Renewed spurt of negotiations hits impasse again with Israel demanding release of only living hostages in first stage of a deal, while Hamas insists on permanent ceasefire The post As hostage talks stall,

President-Elect Donald Trump said earlier that there would be 'all hell to pay' if there was no ceasefire and hostage release deal

Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Donald Trump comes into office later this month in a bid to deprive Hamas of resources, according to an Israeli official familiar with the matter.

Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with Hamas.

Donald Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh has offered to join Hamas, an group labelled as a terrorist organisation by the UK and others, as a captive.