United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, vowing to “eradicate” the militant group if it violates the recently agreed ceasefire with Israel.Trump’s warning came on Tuesday as Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Middle East to reinforce Washington’s support for the fragile Gaza truce and to meet with regional leaders involved in maintaining peace efforts.
Speaking from the White House, Trump said the United States would not tolerate any renewed hostilities from Hamas, emphasizing that “any breach of this agreement will be met with overwhelming force.”The ceasefire, brokered with the backing of the U.S. and several Arab nations, aims to end weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas that left thousands dead and displaced many in Gaza.
Vice President Vance’s visit is expected to focus on ensuring compliance with the deal and coordinating humanitarian relief efforts for civilians affected by the conflict.