Trump leads with strength. His enemies know this.
And President Trump has sent an ominous threat to a top terrorist group that has them shaking in their boots.
President Trump delivered a stark message to Hamas on Monday, insisting the terrorist group must toe the line or risk complete destruction. This comes as his administration scrambles to protect the hard-won ceasefire deal between the militants and Israel.
In a statement from the White House, Trump didn’t mince words about the group’s future. “They’re violent people. Hamas has been very violent, but they don’t have the backing of Iran anymore,” he said to reporters.
He doubled down, emphasizing their isolation. “They don’t have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they’re not good, they’ll be eradicated.”
Trump’s tough talk arrives amid urgent efforts by his team to steady the peace process. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner are on the ground in Israel, engaging with key figures to uphold the president’s 20-point plan.
Their itinerary included a crucial meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This followed Netanyahu’s decision to seal off the region after the tragic deaths of two Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
In response, Israel’s forces struck back with airstrikes, which Hamas claims took 26 lives. The incident highlights the fragile nature of the truce.
Witkoff and Kushner spearheaded the unexpected diplomatic win earlier this month, bringing both sides to the table under Trump’s guidance.
To bolster these gains, Vice President JD Vance is visiting Israel this week. His visit aims to ramp up the push for sticking to the peace blueprint.
Just a week ago, Hamas freed all 20 surviving Israeli hostages as part of the deal’s initial phase. Trump marked the milestone by traveling to Israel and Egypt for celebrations.
American diplomats are laser-focused on maintaining momentum. Trump leads with firm warnings to Hamas, while his envoys work to iron out any breaches of the agreement.
Tensions flared last week over the sluggish pace of returning deceased hostages’ remains, stirring outrage in Israel. In a smart move, US officials detailed how Turkish disaster recovery experts were to collaborate with Israeli intel on locating them.
Speaking at the US Holocaust Museum, Witkoff expressed strong optimism. He declared he was “confident” that every body would eventually come home.
Witkoff and Kushner consistently tout the accord as a massive victory for Israel. They foresee it paving the way for even more nations to join the Abraham Accords, building on the four Arab states that normalized ties during Trump’s first term.
Several critical elements of the deal hang in the balance, like forcing Hamas to lay down its weapons and handing control to a new interim Palestinian authority that’s yet to be named.
On the security front, countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and Indonesia have stepped up with offers of troops for a multinational stabilization unit, per U.S. officials. Even Azerbaijan has shown eagerness to get involved.
Trump has spotlighted the role of wealthy Arab nations in the Gulf, noting their readiness to fund the massive reconstruction of Gaza’s coastal enclave, home to over two million people. This financial lifeline could transform the area if the peace holds.
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