U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Monday, stating the militant group would face “eradication” if it violates the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel. The ultimatum comes amid escalating tensions, as weekend violence nearly derailed the truce brokered by Trump nearly two weeks ago.
“_We made a deal with Hamas that they’re going to be very good, they’re going to behave, they’re going to be nice,_” Trump said at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “_And if they’re not, we’re going to go and we’re going to eradicate them, if we have to. They’ll be eradicated, and they know that.
Israel accuses Hamas of stalling on releasing hostages and launching attacks, while the group has resumed public executions of rivals in Gaza. Trump emphasized that *no U.S. troops will be deployed* to confront Hamas, but stressed international forces—including Israel—are ready to intervene: “_Israel would go in in two minutes, if I asked them to.
Trump argues Hamas is “weaker” without Iran’s backing, but the group’s grip on Gaza complicates the plan. “_They don’t have the backing of anybody anymore. They have to be good, or they’ll be eradicated,_” he warned.
