Fox News host Jesse Watters issued a stark warning Tuesday about the growing threats Israel faces, highlighting both Hamas’ deceptive tactics and the broader regional challenges that could impact Israel’s long-term security.

Speaking on The Five, Watters addressed the latest developments surrounding the hostage crisis, as Hamas continues to exploit negotiations while showing no real commitment to peace. The panel discussion revolved around President Trump’s ultimatum, demanding Hamas release all Israeli hostages by Saturday or face the consequences. Trump emphasized that Hamas risks plunging Gaza into further chaos if it fails to uphold its side of the ceasefire agreement.

“Hamas could miscalculate because they want to stretch the negotiation. Once they give away all the hostages, they don’t have any more bargaining chips,” Watters said. He pointed out that Israel faces a difficult choice—calling Hamas out on its breaches of the deal while knowing that taking action could endanger hostages.

Watters also underscored the broader security risks that Israel faces, noting that Hamas has only grown more radicalized over time. He described the situation as a fundamental challenge to Israel’s ability to coexist peacefully with its neighbors.

“The Arab world, the Europeans, the media—they’re not pressuring Hamas. They’re not pressuring the Israelis. We have a free hand here,” Watters observed. “But this population in Gaza has become even more hostile and radicalized. Now, they have no homes at all, and they’re even more hateful of Israel.”

He also pointed to demographic challenges, cautioning that the high birth rate among Palestinians presents another dimension of concern for Israel’s long-term security strategy.

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