In a stark warning that reignited global concern, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that his administration “will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if the ongoing internal violence in Gaza persists.
The statement comes amid growing instability following a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, which was meant to bring temporary calm to a war-torn region gripped by two years of devastation. However, fresh outbreaks of violence within Gaza have cast doubt on the truce’s longevity.
Trump, addressing reporters after the remarks drew intense scrutiny, later clarified that U.S. troops will not be deployed directly into Gaza. Instead, he suggested that regional allies “very close, very nearby” would handle any necessary intervention “under our auspices.”
Earlier this week, Trump had appeared unfazed by reports of internal executions carried out by Hamas, saying the group had eliminated “a couple of gangs that were very bad.” His comments — viewed by critics as dismissive — underscored the complex and volatile nature of Gaza’s internal power struggles.
While Trump did not specify how his administration would enforce his threat, he emphasized a hardline stance toward continued violence: “They will disarm, and if they don’t, we will disarm them — quickly and perhaps violently.”
Since Hamas seized control of Gaza 18 years ago, its rule has been marked by both tight security and harsh crackdowns on dissent. Yet recent Israeli airstrikes and territorial advances have weakened Hamas’ grip, creating a power vacuum now filled by rival gangs and powerful families — some allegedly backed by Israel and accused of diverting humanitarian aid for profit amid worsening famine conditions.
Trump’s ceasefire plan, introduced last week, mandated the return of all hostages — both living and deceased — by Monday’s deadline. Although Hamas claimed to have complied by transferring the remains of those it could access, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Hamas must fully honor the deal’s terms before further progress can be made.
In a show of diplomatic restraint, the U.S. confirmed it will send around 200 troops to Israel to assist in overseeing the ceasefire implementation — but reiterated that no American forces will enter Gaza.
With both sides treading a delicate line between fragile peace and renewed conflict, the world watches anxiously. The situation remains deeply human at its core — one of fear, loss, and the desperate search for stability. In a region where every decision carries the weight of life and death, the hope for a lasting peace feels both urgent and uncertain.
