Washington DC, Feb. 11 -- United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel should end the ceasefire in Gaza and resume military action if all hostages are not released by the end of the week, Times Of Israel reported.

This came after Hamas announced a delay in releasing hostages scheduled for Saturday. Speaking with the reporters, Trump said that Israel might choose to disregard his ultimatum and the Saturday noon deadline, adding that he might speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"As far as I am concerned, if all of the hostages aren't returned by Saturday at 12 o'clock, I think it's an appropriate time. I would say, cancel it and all bets are off and let hell break out. I'd say they ought to be returned by 12 o'c...