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US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that the United States would be compelled to "go in and kill" Hamas if the group continues its violent actions in Gaza, which Trump described as contrary to a recent peace agreement. This warning follows reports of public executions and an escalation in violence from Hamas since a ceasefire was brokered, revealing the continuing instability in the region, according to Indiatimes and South China Morning Post.
Trump further emphasized his frustration with the situation, stating, "If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them." He did not clarify what actions he envisioned or what he meant by "we," though he previously mentioned that military intervention might not be necessary, indicating a complex strategy might be on his agenda, according to Los Angeles Times and Le Monde.
The backdrop to Trump's threats includes a US-backed ceasefire agreement with Israel that demands Hamas halt its violence and relinquish information about hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas comply with the ceasefire conditions, which add pressure on the militant group amid ongoing scrutiny and counteractions against rival factions in Gaza. Reports indicate that Israel remains firm on demanding the return of hostages as part of the peace process, according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.
Additionally, the United States is sending approximately 200 troops to Israel to assist in monitoring the ceasefire situation, although officials have clarified that these forces will not be engaged in combat within Gaza. This move highlights the US's commitment to peacekeeping while addressing the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, according to Le Monde and Indiatimes.