Trump Threatens Hamas with Intervention If Violence Continues

Trump Threatens Hamas

Risk of Renewed War

Tensions After Fragile Truce

According to CNN, Donald Trump warned on Thursday that if Hamas continues killing people in Gaza, “we’ll have no choice but to go in and kill them,” a statement marking a major escalation in rhetoric as he tries to preserve the ceasefire signed just days earlier.

The threat came only three days after the truce agreement and coincides with reports that Hamas fighters have used the pause to reassert control over Gaza and attack Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israeli forces during the war.

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that if Hamas keeps killing, “we’ll have no choice but to go in and kill them,” ending with a brief “Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Later, speaking from the Oval Office, the president softened his tone, clarifying that U.S. forces would not be directly involved in a renewed offensive.

United States Clarifies Military Stance

“It won’t be us — we won’t have to do it,” Trump said, adding that there are actors “very close” who “will go in and do the job,” but “under our auspices.”

This clarification followed a previously optimistic tone from Trump, who had declared after the ceasefire that the war was “over.”

In prior days, Trump had downplayed reports of internal reprisals in Gaza, saying that Hamas “eliminated a couple of very bad gangs” and that it didn’t bother him much.

However, in recent hours, the president has hardened his language, suggesting he would allow Israel to resume operations if Hamas fails to uphold its end of the deal.

Tensions Over the Middle East Truce

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In an interview with Jake Tapper, Trump said the war would resume “as soon as I say so,” implying a decisive role for his administration in maintaining or ending the ceasefire.

Israel has accused Hamas of violating the truce — particularly over the slow return of deceased hostages — and pointed to other incidents it considers breaches of the agreement.

Despite some earlier ambivalence regarding Hamas’s actions against Palestinians, Trump has now warned that the group must disarm or else “we will disarm them.”

The president also spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to sources. Later in the Oval Office, Trump expressed confidence that Hamas would comply.

Trump, Hamas, and Warning to Israel

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“We know we have a commitment from them, and I assume they’ll honor it,” the president said, warning that “if they don’t, we’ll take care of it.”

This verbal escalation comes as negotiators and international officials work to preserve a fragile peace after months of fighting.

Experts and diplomats have warned that any resumption of hostilities could bring severe humanitarian consequences for Gaza’s population and jeopardize regional stability.

Trump’s statements place the United States in a position of explicit pressure on Hamas, while reaffirming support for possible Israeli action against the group.

Accusations of Breach of Agreement

The public threat, coupled with the clarification about the non-involvement of U.S. troops, underscores the complexity of Washington’s strategy — mixing deterrence and delegation to allied partners.

In the coming days, international attention will focus on verifying Hamas’s compliance and monitoring the joint response from the United States and Israel to any potential violations.

Reports indicate that Hamas fighters used the ceasefire period to reassert territorial control in Gaza, targeting those suspected of collaboration with Israel and sparking outrage over alleged public executions that circulated online.

These incidents have intensified concerns about Hamas’s adherence to the agreement and the ongoing protection of civilians during the truce.