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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns Hamas Not to Underestimate Trump's Warnings

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Hamas not to underestimate President Donald Trump's warnings.
Rubio explained that Trump has lost his patience regarding the current situation and that Hamas must immediately respond to his demands concerning the issue of the Israeli captives.
He added that Trump has created sufficient space and time to resolve the hostage problem, and that it is time to put an end to this crisis, emphasizing that Hamas must take Trump's threats seriously, as he will only express them if he is serious about them. Rubio expressed hope that Hamas would do exactly as President Trump requested.
With no clear path for an agreement to extend the ceasefire in Gaza, and negotiations for the next phase having stalled after Israel and the United States rejected the outcomes of the emergency Arab summit in Cairo, President Trump issued a “final warning” to Hamas to release the captives, and the likelihood of returning to war is becoming the most plausible scenario.
President Trump has warned Hamas leaders to leave Gaza and release all living and deceased prisoners, threatening the residents of the Gaza Strip with death and high costs if all prisoners are not released, affirming that he will send Israel everything it needs to complete the task, according to his statements.
In a post on his social media platform "Truth Social," Trump addressed the residents of Gaza, stating that "a beautiful future awaits you, but not if you keep the hostages."
In this context, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels that President Trump is committed to bringing all Americans who are unjustly detained or imprisoned abroad back home, which includes Americans and others whom Hamas still holds in Gaza.
Amid the obstacles facing the transition to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, which concluded its first phase last Saturday after lasting for 42 days, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff proposed a new vision that ensures the extension of the truce in exchange for the release of all captives. The situation remains volatile, especially as Israel insists on Hamas's removal from the scene and disarming Gaza, and the Palestinian movement has rejected "bargaining over the weapons of resistance," describing it as a red line.
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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