U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that several of Washington’s Middle Eastern allies have expressed willingness to intervene militarily in Gaza to “eliminate Hamas with great force” if the group violates the current ceasefire. However, Trump emphasized that such action remains unnecessary for now, expressing hope that Hamas will “do the right thing.”
Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: “I told these nations — and Israel — ‘Not yet!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do the right thing. If they don’t, the end of Hamas will be swift and severe! I want to thank all the countries that have reached out to offer their help.”
The statement follows the implementation of the first phase of Trump’s peace initiative, which led to a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas under U.S., Qatari, Egyptian, and Turkish mediation. The agreement, endorsed by major regional and Western powers, has brought relative calm after months of intense conflict in Gaza.
Trump’s message reflects his continued effort to maintain diplomatic pressure while holding the option of force as leverage to ensure compliance. Sources in Washington told Reuters that the White House remains in constant communication with regional allies to coordinate contingency plans should Hamas breach the terms of the agreement.
Meanwhile, Hamas’ senior negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, confirmed on Tuesday that the movement is fully committed to implementing the ceasefire deal. In a statement circulated by the movement’s media office, al-Hayya said Hamas has received “reassurances from American mediators that the war in Gaza has come to an end.”
He added, “We are committed to the ceasefire agreement and to everything agreed upon with the Palestinian factions. We have full confidence and determination to carry out the Gaza agreement in its entirety. It will hold, based on the promises we have heard from all mediators.”
The remarks from both sides highlight a fragile yet significant turning point in the conflict. Trump’s assertion that regional allies are prepared for action underscores the geopolitical weight behind his peace plan, which has redefined the balance of U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East.
Analysts note that countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have intensified their coordination with Washington in recent days. A senior diplomatic source told AFP that “regional partners are ready to assist if Hamas violates the ceasefire,” though all parties currently favor a diplomatic resolution.
The U.S. administration has made clear that the priority remains stabilization and the release of hostages under the supervision of international guarantors. The agreement’s next phase will focus on humanitarian relief, reconstruction mechanisms, and political reconciliation between Palestinian factions — all of which depend on sustained calm in Gaza.
While Trump’s tone conveyed both warning and optimism, his message signals Washington’s intent to retain control over the peace process, ensuring that any deviation by Hamas could trigger rapid, coordinated regional response.
As of now, both the U.S. and Hamas leadership insist that the ceasefire is holding. Whether this fragile truce will evolve into a lasting peace, however, depends on the group’s adherence to the agreement — and on Trump’s determination to enforce his terms should that commitment waver.
