By M10News International Desk | October 20, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Hamas will be “eradicated” if it fails to comply with the terms of its ceasefire agreement with Israel, in his strongest statement yet since the fragile truce came into effect.
Speaking at a White House press conference alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Trump accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire in recent days and pledged that the United States and its allies would ensure the group faces consequences if the violence continues.
“We have a little situation, relatively, with Hamas that will be taken care of very quickly if they don’t straighten it out themselves,” Trump told reporters. “You’re in violation of the agreement.”
The president added that if the group fails to comply, “we will eradicate Hamas if they don’t behave.”
Israel and Hamas Blame Each Other
The warning comes amid renewed tension in the Middle East, with Israel and Hamas exchanging accusations of breaching the ceasefire deal signed earlier this month. Reports from both sides suggest sporadic rocket fire and limited ground clashes in parts of Gaza, though neither side has officially declared the truce over.
Trump’s remarks signal growing frustration within Washington over the fragile state of the agreement, which U.S. officials helped broker alongside Egypt and Qatar.
“We Will Not Put U.S. Troops on the Ground”
Pressed by a reporter to clarify who would take military action if the ceasefire collapses, Trump ruled out deploying U.S. troops, but hinted that Israel and allied nations could act against Hamas.
“They have to be good, and if they’re not good, they’ll be eradicated,” he said. “The U.S. won’t be on the ground — others will handle it.”
The president’s phrasing appeared to suggest a possible regional coalition, though no formal plan was announced.
Optimism Despite Tensions
Despite his warning, Trump also expressed cautious optimism that the truce could hold.
“We’re going to give it a little chance,” he said, “and hopefully there will be a little less violence.”
Officials in Washington have reportedly urged restraint from both sides, fearing that renewed escalation could unravel months of diplomatic progress in the region.
Link to Earlier U.S. Military Strikes
Trump also suggested that U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year helped pave the way for the current ceasefire.
“It totally opened up the Middle East,” he claimed, implying that the strikes had forced Iran and its regional allies to reconsider their positions.
The comments mark the latest in a series of statements connecting the administration’s hardline policy toward Iran with its efforts to broker stability in the Middle East.
Wider Regional Impact
Analysts say Trump’s warning could add new pressure on Hamas leaders in Gaza, who have been struggling to maintain internal control since the truce began. The president’s remarks are likely to be welcomed in Jerusalem, where Israeli officials have repeatedly accused Hamas of using the ceasefire to rearm.
In Tehran, the comments were met with anger, with state media accusing Washington of “sponsoring aggression” and undermining peace efforts.
Looking Ahead
The White House has not confirmed whether additional sanctions or military measures are being considered. However, senior administration officials told reporters that the president’s warning was “not a figure of speech,” describing it as a “real and enforceable red line.”
The current ceasefire, negotiated with Egyptian and Qatari mediation, remains in place but fragile, with both sides accusing the other of testing its limits.
As diplomatic efforts continue, Trump’s latest intervention underscores the volatile mix of pressure and persuasion shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East — and the growing risk that one misstep could plunge the region back into conflict.
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