WASHINGTON ( The COW News Digitl) U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Thursday, saying that any breach of the terms of the recent ceasefire agreement would force the United States to take direct action inside Gaza to eliminate the militant group. The president framed the threat as a last-resort response if the Palestinian faction fails to halt what he described as mass killings in the enclave.
In social media remarks, Trump said the deal brokered in Egypt required Hamas to stop civilian bloodshed, and that continued violations would leave the United States “no option but to go in and finish them.” He stressed that Washington and its allies expected compliance and that his administration would not tolerate actions that further endanger civilians.
Trump also indicated that he had discussed the matter with allied partners and that any future measures would be coordinated with regional stakeholders. “There are limits to patience,” he said, adding that the U.S. and Israel had made clear the consequences of failing to adhere to the agreement.
Arab media reports noted that the president did not specify which particular incidents he was referencing when accusing Hamas of continuing mass killings, and he did not provide operational details about potential U.S. intervention. The ambiguity left analysts questioning the timing and legal basis for any unilateral action, especially inside densely populated civilian areas.
Hamas, however, denied allegations of violating the ceasefire terms. The group said it was complying with obligations negotiated in Egypt and accused external actors of attempting to shift blame for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. A spokesperson insisted that Hamas had neither resumed large-scale hostilities nor disregarded the agreement’s provisions.
International observers warned that escalating rhetoric from major powers risks derailing fragile arrangements on the ground and could inflame tensions further. Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly cautioned that military operations inside Gaza would have severe civilian consequences, heightening the urgency for durable safeguards and predictable channels for aid.
The episode underscores the broader diplomatic struggle to preserve a ceasefire while addressing security concerns and humanitarian needs. Washington and Tel Aviv have both warned Hamas to abide by the terms negotiated in Egypt, linking continued compliance to the flow of aid and political engagement.
Legal and policy experts say any proposal for military action raises complex questions about sovereignty, international law, and proportionality. They also note that unilateral intervention would likely require clear intelligence of material violations and multilateral backing to avoid regional fallout.
As officials monitor developments, the international community continues to call for restraint, transparent investigations of alleged breaches, and renewed emphasis on humanitarian access — even as high-stakes diplomacy and public threats deepen uncertainty over Gaza’s immediate future.
