President Donald Trump just dropped a verbal bombshell on Hamas, making it crystal clear that bad behavior won’t be tolerated as a delicate cease-fire hangs in the balance, as New York Post reports.
Trump’s administration, alongside key figures like special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, is working tirelessly to safeguard a newly brokered cease-fire and a comprehensive 20-point peace deal between Israel and Hamas, while regional tensions simmer and recent violence threatens to unravel progress.
Earlier in the month, Witkoff and Kushner pulled off a surprising diplomatic win by coaxing this landmark agreement, a feat that’s being hailed as a potential game-changer for Middle East stability.
However, the ink was barely dry when violence flared—two Israeli soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip, prompting a swift response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who barred entry into the region the following day.
The Israeli military didn’t hold back, launching airstrikes that Hamas claims took 26 lives, a stark reminder of how quickly peace can crumble when trust is in short supply.
Amid this chaos, Trump’s team, including Witkoff and Kushner, met with Netanyahu and other regional leaders to reinforce the cease-fire and address alleged violations of the peace terms.
Trump didn’t mince words when addressing Hamas’s role in the unrest, issuing a chilling ultimatum that’s got everyone paying attention.
“They don’t have the backing of really anybody anymore. They have to be good, and if they’re not good, they’ll be eradicated,” Trump declared, signaling zero tolerance for any disruption to the hard-won peace (President Donald Trump).
Let’s unpack that—Trump’s not just flexing muscle here; he’s pointing out that Hamas is isolated, and playing nice isn’t optional if they want to avoid catastrophic consequences.
Last week, tensions spiked again as Hamas’s slow pace in returning the bodies of deceased hostages stirred unrest among Israelis, a sore point that’s testing the patience of an already weary public.
US officials have stepped in with a creative solution, announcing that Turkish earthquake recovery teams will assist Israeli intelligence in locating these remains—a small but symbolic gesture of cooperation.
Witkoff remains optimistic, stating he’s “confident” that all remains of dead hostages will eventually be returned, a promise that carries weight given the emotional toll this issue has taken (Steve Witkoff).
Looking ahead, Witkoff and Kushner are framing this agreement as a stepping stone to broader regional harmony, predicting a significant expansion of the Abraham Accords, which normalized ties between Israel and several Arab nations during Trump’s first term.
Yet, major hurdles remain unresolved—Hamas’s disarmament and the establishment of a transitional Palestinian government are still up in the air, casting doubt on whether this deal can truly stick.
Still, there’s a flicker of hope as countries like Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and Indonesia offer peacekeeping forces for a proposed stabilization unit, with Azerbaijan also showing interest, while Trump notes that wealthy Arab neighbors are ready to fund Gaza’s rebuilding for its 2 million residents.
