US President Donald Trump has issued another stark warning to Hamas, stating that if the U.S.-brokered Gaza truce collapses, "they'll be eradicated." The threat was made during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday.
Trump reiterated the importance of the 20-step ceasefire plan brokered by his administration, which has received support from 59 countries. He emphasized that any further violence would be met with decisive action, stating "we don't need to" deploy troops to enforce the truce, as other countries and Israel can do so if needed.
The warning came after a weekend flare-up in Gaza, during which two Israeli soldiers were killed by Hamas terrorists. Despite the violence, both Israel and Hamas publicly recommitted to the truce.
Trump's comments also highlighted the vulnerability of Hamas, noting that the group does not have the same level of backing as it once did from Iran. The US administration is pushing for a more comprehensive agreement that addresses Hamas' security concerns, while also maintaining pressure on the group to comply with the ceasefire.
As Washington continues to extend its diplomatic efforts in Israel and beyond, Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the country, marking another key move by the U.S. in recent months.
Meanwhile, senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet with Hamas representatives in Egypt, underscoring a push to negotiate the next phase of the truce.
Trump reiterated the importance of the 20-step ceasefire plan brokered by his administration, which has received support from 59 countries. He emphasized that any further violence would be met with decisive action, stating "we don't need to" deploy troops to enforce the truce, as other countries and Israel can do so if needed.
The warning came after a weekend flare-up in Gaza, during which two Israeli soldiers were killed by Hamas terrorists. Despite the violence, both Israel and Hamas publicly recommitted to the truce.
Trump's comments also highlighted the vulnerability of Hamas, noting that the group does not have the same level of backing as it once did from Iran. The US administration is pushing for a more comprehensive agreement that addresses Hamas' security concerns, while also maintaining pressure on the group to comply with the ceasefire.
As Washington continues to extend its diplomatic efforts in Israel and beyond, Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the country, marking another key move by the U.S. in recent months.
Meanwhile, senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet with Hamas representatives in Egypt, underscoring a push to negotiate the next phase of the truce.
This whole situation is a reminder that words have power. Trump's warning to Hamas might be seen as tough love, but it's also a sign of the US' commitment to keeping its promises. The fact that they're still pushing for a more comprehensive agreement shows that they want a lasting peace in Gaza.
. Trump's gotta warn Hamas or risk losing all credibility 
, but at the same time, he's also got to tread carefully not to escalate things 
. 59 countries backing the ceasefire plan is a big deal 
, but what if Hamas doesn't take it seriously? We need a solid exit strategy for our troops 
, even tho we're counting on other countries to step in 
, but not at the expense of our own people's safety 
. This whole thing has me on edge 
... can we make it work or is it too late? 
#MiddleEastConflict #Hamas #CeasefirePlan
I'm low-key hyped for VP JD Vance's visit to Israel, maybe we'll see some real progress 
gotta give credit to Australia for being chill about it too 
but at the end of the day, if Hamas thinks they can just keep throwing punches and get away with it, they're sadly mistaken 
. Trump's warnings to Hamas sound pretty aggressive 
. It's like, can you have it both ways? 
The US is trying to use its diplomatic power to bring all parties together 
, but it's hard to see how that's gonna work when there are so many strong feelings on both sides 
.
, but you also gotta consider the impact that'll have on innocent civilians in Gaza 
. We need to be careful not to create a whole new cycle of violence 
. The fact that there are already 59 countries supporting this truce plan is actually pretty impressive 
, and I'm hopeful that it can hold up even if Trump starts making some pretty strong statements 
. Fingers crossed that these diplomatic efforts will pay off 
!
Trump's got a point about Hamas being vulnerable though... I mean, without Iran's support, they're really exposed 
The US has been trying to broker a peace deal for ages and it's cool that 59 countries are on board now 
Let's keep those diplomatic efforts going with VP Vance and those envoys 
Steve and Jared are gonna have some tough talks ahead, but I'm rooting for a peaceful outcome 
anyway, i think its kinda cool that other countries are stepping up & supporting the ceasefire plan... 59 countries or whatever, thats a lot! and idk if its true but its said that iran's not as strong as they used to be, maybe this is good for usa in some way? also JD Vance is visiting israel which is like super interesting i dont know much about him tho 
And what's with the 20-step ceasefire plan anyway? Sounds like a bunch of bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo 
. Can't they just agree to a simple truce and be done with it? I'm all for supporting Israel's right to defend itself, but can we please try to find a way to resolve this without resorting to more violence? 
. The fact that 59 countries support the ceasefire plan is a good start, but we need real action not just words 
. Would love to see some real progress on a more comprehensive agreement that addresses Hamas' concerns 
.
. What's really going on here is that the US wants to make sure they've got Israel and Australia in their corner before they start making moves 
. I mean, 20 steps? Come on, it sounds like something out of a bad cartoon