Trump’s deputy, J.D. Vance, clarified the implications of Trump’s threat to “unleash hell in the Middle East” if Gaza hostages are not freed before he takes office:

1. Allowing Israel to eliminate Hamas’s remaining two brigades in central Gaza and its leadership.

2. Imposing severe sanctions on nations supporting terrorist organizations in the Middle East.

Vance added that Trump’s threat helps advance negotiations, potentially leading to an agreement within a day or two before he takes office.