Trump: ‘We are going to eradicate Hamas’ if ceasefire doesn’t hold
- On Oct. 20, President Donald Trump threatened to `eradicate` Hamas if it violates the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, saying, `We made a deal with Hamas that they're going to behave, they're going to be nice.'
- After a weekend attack, Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza on Oct. 19 after a Hamas assault that Israeli officials said killed two Israeli soldiers; Gaza authorities reported 45 killed and 158 injured in 24 hours.
- US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner flew to Tel Aviv Monday to advance the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire, and Vice President JD Vance was expected Tuesday to continue talks.
- The president clarified any military force against Hamas would exclude U.S. ground forces and said the attackers who struck Israeli troops likely acted without Hamas leadership.
- The plan's second phase focuses on Gaza's long-term governance and Hamas disarmament after initial hostage releases, while Egypt hosted talks with Khalil Al-Hayya amid Hamas' claim of 47 violations.
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Due to the fragile ceasefire, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff mediate between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, US President Trump threatens Hamas with further violations by regional troops. All developments in the live ticker.
'Fast, furious and brutal!' Trump makes menacing threat in last gasp effort to save deal
President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Hamas as the ceasefire his administration brokered with Israel threatens to collapse after just days.The truce agreement was presented as the first stage in a peace plan that calls for Hamas to disarm and Gaza to be handed over to a transitional gover...
Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday that he would give Hamas a “small opportunity” to comply with the ceasefire agreement, or else it would be “eradicate.”
Trump Warns Of ‘FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL’ End To Hamas If Terror Group Keeps Violating His Peace Deal
President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning to Hamas on Tuesday, vowing that if the terrorist group keeps violating his peace deal, “an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!”Trump pointed out that many countries had signed on to the agreement and told him, “explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm … that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten out Hamas’ if Hamas c…
President Peace Prize Says He Will 'Eradicate Hamas'
Trump told reporters that if Hamas doesn't adhere to the cease-fire agreement, he will eradicate them very quickly and violently. This is the second threat he's made toward foreign leaders in the past day. During a White House meeting with Australia's prime minister earlier, reporters asked Trump what he is willing to do to maintain the peace after Israeli Defense forces accused Hamas of violating the agreement. Q: You just alluded to the viole…
US officials work to preserve Gaza ceasefire
Diplomatic efforts have intensified in the Middle East as the United States works to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire following a weekend of renewed violence. The truce, part of US President Donald Trump’s multi-phase Gaza plan, was shaken after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers, triggering Israeli airstrikes that left dozens dead.
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