Trump Vows Hamas Will Be ‘Wiped Out’ If It Violates Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it breaches the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel but said he would give the group a chance to honor the truce.

Vice President J.D. Vance traveled to Israel shortly after Trump’s remarks, joining two top U.S. envoys already in the region, as renewed violence threatened the fragile peace deal.

Speaking at the White House while hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Trump said, “We made a deal with Hamas — they’re going to behave, they’re going to be nice. And if they’re not, we’re going to eradicate them. They’ll be eradicated, and they know that.”

The Gaza deal, brokered nearly two weeks ago, has faced repeated challenges, with Israel accusing Hamas of delaying the handover of hostages and continuing attacks.

Trump also warned Hamas against carrying out public executions of rivals or alleged collaborators as it seeks to regain control over the war-torn territory.

He clarified that American troops would not take direct part in any action against Hamas, noting that several countries had agreed to contribute to an international stabilization force for Gaza. “Israel would go in within minutes if I asked them to,” he said. “But we’re giving this a little time, hoping for less violence.”

According to Trump, Hamas is now significantly weaker, and Iran — its key regional ally — is unlikely to intervene following U.S. and Israeli strikes earlier in the year. “They don’t have the backing of anybody anymore,” Trump added. “They have to be good. And if they’re not, they’ll be eradicated.”

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss developments in the region. Vice President Vance and his wife, Usha, later departed Washington for Israel for additional talks with Israeli officials.