US President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that Hamas must disarm within a short timeframe or face severe consequences. Trump mentioned that his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and advisor Jared Kushner would oversee the process from the US side. He emphasized that Hamas had committed to disarming and must fulfill this agreement promptly.
Trump clarified that the issue of Israel withdrawing its forces was separate from Hamas’ disarmament timeline. He praised Israel for complying fully with the peace framework and dismissed concerns about any delays in implementation. Trump warned that if Hamas does not disarm as agreed, not only Israel but other countries involved in the peace agreement would take action against them.
The President highlighted the support of 59 countries for the peace effort in the Middle East, emphasizing that Hamas, though a small part, is included in this broader initiative. Netanyahu echoed Trump’s stance, lauding him as Israel’s strongest ally and emphasizing their exceptional partnership. Trump credited US actions against Iran for enabling the peace efforts and warned of swift responses to any renewed Iranian aggression.
In his closing remarks, Trump expressed a desire for Hamas to comply peacefully with the disarmament agreement to avoid negative consequences. Hamas, designated a terrorist organization by the US, has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. Previous ceasefire attempts have failed due to disagreements over disarmament and security assurances. The Trump administration advocates for dismantling militant groups for lasting stability in the region.
