Trump Warns Hamas Over Ceasefire Violations: “They’ll Be Eradicated If We Have To”

Key Facts

Published: October 20, 2025 Location: Washington D.C. Source: Statement from Donald Trump

• President Donald J. Trump warned Hamas that any violation of the Gaza ceasefire “will be taken care of quickly.”
• Trump said the U.S. is working to maintain the ceasefire and has not directed Israel to resume strikes.
• His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and ongoing talks over the next phase of his administration’s Middle East peace plan.

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

(Worthy News) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Monday, saying any violation of the Gaza ceasefire “would be taken care of quickly,” as the U.S. continues efforts to stabilize the fragile truce.

“They’re going to be nice, and if they’re not… we’re going to eradicate them if we have to,” Trump told reporters ahead of a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “They’ll be eradicated — and they know that.”

The president clarified that he has not instructed Israel to resume strikes in Gaza, adding that Washington is “taking lots of steps to maintain the ceasefire.” His comments come amid rising regional tensions and ongoing negotiations surrounding the next stage of his administration’s peace initiative.

.@POTUS: "We have peace in the Middle East for the first time ever. We made a deal with Hamas that… They're gonna behave, they’re going to be nice, and if they’re not… we're going to eradicate them if we have to. They'll be eradicated — and they know that." pic.twitter.com/pqVYkbmSlH

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 20, 2025

 

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