- Trump claims multiple Middle East allies enthusiastically offered to deploy heavy forces into Gaza if Hamas violates the ceasefire he brokered.
- Vice President Vance is in Israel pushing the fragile truce, stressing no U.S. ground troops while urging Hamas to disarm for lasting peace.
In a move that’s stirring up plenty of debate in Washington and beyond, President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to boast about how several Middle East allies are chomping at the bit to send troops into Gaza if Hamas doesn’t stick to the ceasefire deal he helped broker.
This comes right as his vice president, JD Vance, touches down in Israel to try and keep the fragile peace plan on track.
Trump’s post painted a picture of regional enthusiasm that’s hard to ignore.
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He wrote, “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten our Hamas’ if Hamas continues to act badly, in violation of their agreement with us.”
He went on to add, “The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years! It is a beautiful thing to behold! I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right.
If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help.”
President Donald Trump Doubles Down on His Warnings to Hamas
This isn’t just talk from the Oval Office—it’s tied directly to Trump’s ambitious 20-point peace plan for the region, which kicked off with a ceasefire but now faces some serious hurdles.
Hamas still hasn’t handed over the bodies of the last 15 hostages, blaming it on the destruction in Gaza, and they’re dragging their feet on disarming or stepping back from governing the area.
On top of that, there have been fresh skirmishes in southern Gaza, with Israel accusing militants of firing first, while Hamas’ armed wing claims no involvement and insists they’re holding up their end of the bargain.
But not everyone’s buying into this wave of supposed ally support.
Reports from diplomats suggest some countries eyed for a peacekeeping force are actually pretty wary about jumping in while Hamas is still armed, fearing they’d get pulled into direct fights, according to Newsweek.
They’re also fuzzy on what exactly the mission would look like.
Echoing this, Trump has doubled down on warnings to Hamas, saying Israeli forces could ramp up operations “as soon as I say the word” if the group doesn’t comply with the truce.
Vance Remains Optimistic of the Truce
Vice President Vance’s trip to Israel couldn’t come at a better—or worse—time, depending on how you see it.
He’s there to push forward the next phases of the deal, amid reports of ongoing clashes that threaten to unravel everything.
Just days ago, Israel launched airstrikes after what they called anti-tank missile attacks from Hamas militants on their soldiers.
Despite the bumps, Vance is staying optimistic, calling the truce “durable” and repeating Trump’s tough talk on Hamas. He even took a swipe at the media for what he sees as rooting for the deal to flop.
In a recent statement, Vance made it clear there won’t be any U.S. boots on the ground in Gaza, stressing that long-term peace hinges on Hamas laying down its weapons.
The broader picture shows the U.S. hustling to keep this ceasefire alive, even as deadly Israeli strikes keep hitting across Gaza.
Trump’s approach here—mixing military pressure with diplomacy—has been hailed by some as a masterstroke, especially when compared to other global hotspots like Ukraine.
Still, with Hamas refusing to budge on disarmament so far, the path ahead looks rocky.
Trump’s claims about eager allies have made waves internationally too.
Sources report he’s suggesting several Middle East nations have straight-up offered to deploy forces against Hamas if things go south.
aljazeera.com One account even describes him saying Muslim nations are “ready to storm” Gaza with a “heavy force,” all part of the fallout from the 2025 Egypt Summit where the initial deal was hashed out, as reported by Al Jazeera.
youtube.com It’s a high-stakes game, and with tensions simmering, the world is watching to see if this ceasefire holds or crumbles under the weight of unmet demands.
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