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Trump’s Stark Message to Hamas: Disarm or Face Severe Consequences
In a highly charged press conference on December 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered one of his most forceful public warnings to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, insisting the group must disarm within a very short period of time or face serious repercussions — a phrasing that included references to being “wiped out” and having “hell to pay.”
Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump framed the ultimatum as a key component of the next phase of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement. The first stage of the deal, which helped halt nearly two years of intense conflict, included a ceasefire, partial Israeli withdrawal, and the release of hostages from Gaza.
A ‘Short Period of Time’ for Disarmament
Trump emphasised that Hamas must fully give up its weapons for the peace plan to advance. “They’re going to be given a very short period of time to disarm,” he said. “If they don’t disarm — as they agreed to do — then there will be hell to pay for them.”
He claimed that around 59 countries supporting the peace deal were prepared to take military action against Hamas if it failed to comply, although he did not name these nations. Trump sought to project unity among international allies in pressuring the militant organisation.
Pressure on Hamas and Broader Regional Dynamics
Trump’s warning came amid growing frustration from both Washington and Tel Aviv over incomplete steps toward demilitarisation. Officials in Israel, backed by Trump’s administration, view Hamas’s continued armed presence in Gaza as a fundamental obstacle to lasting peace and stability.
Netanyahu reaffirmed his government’s firm stance that any progress beyond the initial ceasefire depends on Hamas’s disarmament and the return of all remaining hostages or their remains — a sticking point that has slowed diplomatic progress.
Implications and International Reactions
Trump’s rhetoric — which included references to potential military consequences and critiques of Iran’s nuclear ambitions — underscores the volatile mix of diplomacy and deterrence driving current U.S. policy in the Middle East. By linking Hamas’s disarmament to both peace plan advancement and possible regional action, the administration is attempting to build pressure not only on militant groups but also on neighbouring states like Iran, which Trump also warned against resuming nuclear and missile programs.
The strong language has drawn intense global attention, with supporters arguing it is necessary to ensure compliance with peace agreements, while critics warn it risks inflaming tensions and undermining delicate diplomatic efforts. As the timeframe for disarmament narrows, all eyes remain on Gaza to see how Hamas responds — and whether international diplomacy can hold amidst competing pressures.
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