"The Moment I Say the Word": Trump Threatens to Unleash IDF if Hamas Violates Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stern warning to the Hamas terror organization today, stating unequivocally that he controls the switch for Israel to restart its military campaign in Gaza should the ceasefire agreement be breached. Speaking in a televised interview, the President made it clear that the future of the cessation of hostilities rests on Hamas’s adherence to the deal, which is already under strain due to the group's refusal to return all deceased hostages.

"Israel will be able to return to fighting the moment I say that Hamas is not complying with the agreement," Trump said. He emphasized that the Israeli military could return to the streets of Gaza instantly: "Israeli forces will be able to return to the streets the moment I say the word." The President added that if Israel is allowed to re-enter Gaza and "eliminate them," it would do so swiftly.

Delays in Returning the Fallen

The President's comments come as the hostage return process continues to face major setbacks, particularly concerning the bodies of the murdered captives. The Red Cross is currently on its way to receive the remains of only two deceased hostages from Hamas, a number that falls far short of what Israel believes is possible.

Senior political officials in Israel stated that they "know exactly how many Hamas can release" and have made it clear to the mediators that the terror group is "playing a dangerous game." Professional sources caution that the process of recovering all the deceased hostages could take several weeks, even as Hamas issued an official statement claiming it is making efforts to locate all the bodies.

Optimism and Scrutiny

During the interview, President Trump also touched on other sensitive matters. When asked about potential executions of innocent Palestinians by Hamas, he said, "I am looking into it. We'll look into that. It could also be gangs, or something beyond that." Similarly, when pressed on what would happen if Hamas refused to disarm completely, Trump replied, "I'm thinking about it."

The President did express optimism about the long-term prospects for peace, citing broad regional support for the ceasefire arrangement. "Fifty−nine countries are part of this move," he said, referring to the widespread support for the Abraham Accords and the current ceasefire efforts. "We have never seen anything like this. Now it is happening. They want to be part of the Abraham Accords. Now that Iran is no longer a problem."

Trump also referenced the strained relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recalling the intense negotiations that led to the pause in fighting: "I had to stop them," the President said, referring to the IDF and the Netanyahu government. "I had a confrontation with Bibi."

The President concluded by reaffirming his commitment to global stability, noting he is also "working hard on the Russian issue," with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scheduled to visit the White House on Friday.