By LEVI JOHNSON
Washington, D.C., October 17, 2025 — President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stern warning to Hamas, declaring that the United States would “intervene to kill Hamas” if the group continues carrying out executions in Gaza in violation of the ceasefire agreement he recently brokered to end the Israel-Hamas war.
The warning comes amid mounting reports that Hamas militants have executed at least eight people in Gaza City over the past three days, accusing them of collaborating with Israel or defying the group’s directives. President Trump via his Twitter handle said:
Speaking from the White House East Room, President Trump said Washington had “acted in good faith to secure peace in the region” but would not tolerate further acts of violence that undermine the ceasefire.
“If Hamas continues these killings, we will step in — and I mean decisively,” Trump said. “The United States will eliminate Hamas if it keeps executing people and violating the peace we’ve built.”
The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S. late last month, was part of a 20-point Gaza peace plan that included a complete halt to hostilities, the release of hostages, and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip under international supervision.
According to U.S. defense officials, about 200 American troops have been deployed to Israel to assist with monitoring and intelligence coordination. Officials emphasized, however, that no American ground operations are planned within Gaza itself.
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Cheer News that any potential action against Hamas would be coordinated with U.S. allies in the region, including Israel, Qatar, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
“The President’s directive is clear: U.S. forces will not engage in unilateral operations inside Gaza. Regional partners will lead any enforcement measures,” the official stated.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for Trump’s remarks, saying Israel would “welcome any assistance that ensures Hamas never rises again.”
International reaction to the renewed tensions has been mixed. European leaders have urged restraint and adherence to the ceasefire terms, while Arab nations, including Qatar and Egypt, have called for a joint investigation into the reported executions.
Human rights observers warn that the killings could reignite hostilities if not swiftly addressed. “Any breach of the ceasefire threatens to unravel months of delicate diplomacy,” said Miriam Kalaf, a Middle East analyst with the International Peace Institute.
For now, all eyes are on Hamas leadership, which has yet to publicly respond to Trump’s ultimatum.
“We have come too far for this peace to collapse,” Trump added. “The people of Gaza deserve stability, not tyranny.”
