President Donald Trump said Monday morning that the remaining hostages in Gaza will only be returned when Hamas is “confronted and destroyed.”

“We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be,” wrote Trump in a post on Truth Social .

Trump’s latest comments appeared to support a recent plan approved by Israel’s security cabinet to take over Gaza City , a move reportedly opposed by the IDF over concerns it could endanger the remaining hostages.

Israel’s plan to expand its offensive in Gaza has reportedly prompted Hamas to reengage in ceasefire negotiations.

On Monday, Hamas presented Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani with a new ceasefire propos

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