U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that the U.S. will “go in and kill them” if ongoing violence in Gaza continues, as Israel threatens to resume fighting under a fragile truce.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, declaring that he will “go in and kill them” if the militant group continues its violent campaign in Gaza.
Trump’s comments come amid renewed bloodshed in the region, where videos have emerged showing Hamas fighters executing blindfolded prisoners and engaging in deadly gun battles with rival factions. Writing on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said he would have “no choice” but to intervene militarily if the violence persists.
Earlier in the week, he had downplayed the unrest, suggesting Hamas was merely eliminating “a couple of gangs that were very bad.” However, his tone has since hardened as reports of executions and clashes mounted.
The warning coincides with Israel’s threat to resume hostilities after Hamas failed to deliver the remains of 28 Israeli hostages as required under the fragile Gaza truce. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that “anyone who raises a hand against us already knows he will pay a very heavy price.”
Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to prepare a new plan to “crush” Hamas if it refuses to comply with ceasefire terms, as tensions in the region reach a breaking point.