Trump Warns Hamas of "Fast, Furious and Brutal" End If Ceasefire Violations Continue

The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10.

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President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that numerous US allies have expressed willingness to enter Gaza with "heavy force" to address Hamas, though he indicated such action isn't necessary yet.

"Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and 'straighten our Hamas' if Hamas continues to act badly, in violation of their agreement with us," Trump shared on Truth Social.

The US President continued, "I told these countries, and Israel, 'NOT YET!' There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help."

Trump's statement came as US Vice President JD Vance was visiting Israel alongside the President's Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to reinforce the peace plan. Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday after accusing Hamas of violating the Trump-brokered ceasefire, an accusation Hamas denied.