And the U.S. is not alone. Last week, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that “the bulk of Hamas’ ruling leadership that remains is abroad, and we will reach them too.”

So, is this just another Donald threat? Not quite. Far from being a throwaway remark, it came as Hamas is trying to leverage the living hostages to prevent the IDF’s takeover of Gaza City.

How? On one hand, in an attempt to emotionally manipulate Israelis, the terror group released a propaganda video of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel.