• Trump insists Hamas must disarm or face disarmament through force.
• The ceasefire brokered by Trump is under pressure with Israel slashing aid to Gaza.
• Hamas recently released Israeli hostages but has not committed to disarmament.

During a recent meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump emphasized that Hamas must disarm, asserting, "If they don't disarm, we will disarm them." Trump stated he conveyed this message to the militant group, indicating that if they fail to comply, force could be used. He professed confidence that the group agreed to his demands for disarmament as per his peace plan, though it remains uncertain if Hamas will comply, according to The Hill and Reuters.

The fragile ceasefire, which Trump helped broker, is currently under strain as Israel has cut the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza by half. Trump’s comments came shortly after Hamas freed the last of the living Israeli hostages under this agreement. However, the militant group has not publicly committed to disarming, raising concerns about the longevity of Trump's diplomatic endeavors, reports South China Morning Post and Middle East Eye.

During his visit to Israel and Egypt, Trump celebrated what he termed a "new dawn" for the Middle East but faced scrutiny regarding the next steps in the peace process. While he affirmed that Hamas is expected to disarm “pretty quickly,” details on the mechanism and timeline for this disarmament remain vague, as mentioned by ABC News.

Trump's insistence on disarmament comes amid reports of renewed violence, with Hamas executing individuals labelled as "collaborators" in the region, which illustrates the ongoing tension and the complicated nature of the ceasefire. Israel's actions, including limiting humanitarian aid and maintaining military presence, contribute to this volatile situation, according to Middle East Eye and South China Morning Post.

While the ceasefire has halted direct hostilities after a series of violent confrontations in the region, the road ahead is fraught with challenges. Aid deliveries remain sporadic, with the United Nations pressing for expedited humanitarian assistance as the blockades and violence impact daily life for Gazans extensively. The international community's role and Trump's broader altercations regarding reconstruction and governance in Gaza will play critical roles moving forward, according to ABC News and Reuters.