Key Takeaways:

• Hamas has postponed the next hostages release scheduled for February 2025, citing Israel's non-compliance with a ceasefire agreement.
• Trump's controversial proposal includes denying Palestinians the right to return to Gaza, aiming to relocate them to new settlements.
• Regional leaders criticize Trump's approach, warning it undermines peace efforts and the two-state solution.

In a surprising development, the Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Monday the indefinite postponement of the next hostage-prisoner exchange, which was part of a fragile ceasefire agreement with Israel. This decision was attributed to Israel's failure to comply with the terms set forth in the agreement. “The release of the prisoners [Israeli hostages], which was scheduled for next Saturday, will be postponed until further notice, pending the occupation’s compliance and retroactive fulfillment of the past weeks’ obligations,” stated Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida.

Reports indicate that Hamas is closely monitoring what it deems violations of the agreement, which includes issues such as the delay in returning displaced populations to northern Gaza and the failure to allow humanitarian aid to enter the area as promised. In the wake of these developments, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Hamas’ announcement as a breach of the ceasefire deal and ordered the military to remain on high alert.

Amid these tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines with his assertive plan regarding Gaza, which involves purported U.S. "ownership" of the territory. In an interview with Fox News, Trump unequivocally stated, “No, they wouldn’t” when asked if Palestinians would have a right to return to Gaza, contradicting administration officials who suggested his proposal only entailed temporary relocation for humanitarian purposes. He emphasized his vision for transforming Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” while suggesting the U.S. should construct new settlements away from the danger zones of war-torn areas.

This proposal has sparked significant backlash from Arab leaders. Both Egypt and Jordan are reportedly concerned it could compromise their security by welcoming large numbers of refugees and undermine the long-standing pursuit of a two-state solution. Egypt's foreign ministry reaffirmed its rejection of any transfer of Palestinians, emphasizing the necessity of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Adding to the existing tensions, President Trump has implied that the ongoing ceasefire agreement should be reconsidered if Hamas fails to release all remaining hostages by an upcoming deadline. He remarked, “If they’re not here, all hell is going to break out,” expressing his belief that many of the hostages may already be deceased. This stance complicates the already fragile ceasefire, with Hamas officials denouncing Trump's comments as “absurd” and “deeply ignorant” of the situation.

For the latest updates on this ongoing conflict, visit [HuffPost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-gaza-israel-hostages_n_67aa8ff5e4b038077c8831bf) and [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/02/10/trump-says-palestinians-would-not-have-right-to-return-to-gaza-under-us-ownership-plan_6738001_4.html).