Israel’s communications minister is the latest senior official to back Trump’s call to “unleash hell” on Gaza if Israeli captives are not released by Saturday, Al Jazeera reports.

“The response must be exactly as President Trump suggested,” said Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in a post on X.

“Completely halt humanitarian aid, cut off electricity, water and communications and use brutal and disproportionate force until the hostages return.

“It is time to open the gates of hell on Hamas – and this time, without any restrictions on our heroic fighters.”