Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
As tensions remain high in the Middle East, the United States is ramping up diplomatic efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the situation, issuing a stern warning to Hamas and signaling that several American allies are prepared to act militarily if needed.
In a statement posted Tuesday on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump condemned Hamas’s recent actions, calling them violations of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. He warned that the militant group faces a swift and brutal end if it fails to comply with international expectations and cease hostilities.
“There’s still hope that Hamas will do the right thing,” Trump wrote. “If not, the end of Hamas will be fast and savage. I want to thank all the countries that reached out offering help.”
According to Trump, multiple U.S. allies in and around the Middle East have expressed strong willingness to intervene in Gaza, should the ceasefire collapse. He said these countries offered to enter the region with significant force to “discipline” Hamas but emphasized that such measures are not necessary for now.
“I told these nations and Israel not yet!” Trump added, suggesting that diplomatic avenues remain open but time is running short.
U.S. Diplomatic Push on the Ground
Trump’s remarks come amid an intensified American diplomatic push to salvage the ceasefire deal brokered by Washington. The truce, already showing signs of fragility following recent violence, has prompted the Biden administration to send high-level envoys to the region in an effort to stabilize the situation.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel Tuesday afternoon for a series of meetings aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire and discussing the next phase of the agreement. His visit follows closely on the heels of two senior White House envoys Middle East adviser Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law and former senior adviser Jared Kushner who arrived earlier in the week.
According to Israeli media, Vance had been expected to visit Gaza as part of his fact-finding mission. However, due to escalating security concerns, that leg of the trip was canceled. Instead, he will monitor developments in Gaza remotely using drone surveillance footage streamed to Israeli Defense Ministry facilities.
Behind-the-Scenes Pressure on Netanyahu
On Monday, Witkoff and Kushner held direct talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the U.S. delegation delivered a blunt message: Israel must act cautiously and avoid any moves that could jeopardize the ceasefire.
The warning from Washington was reportedly unequivocal. “Israel can defend itself, but it must not threaten the agreement,” the envoys are said to have told Netanyahu.
With the ceasefire hanging in the balance, the U.S. is keen to prevent any resurgence of full-scale conflict that could destabilize the region and draw in broader international involvement. Officials familiar with the negotiations say the coming days will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire can evolve into a longer-term framework for peace.
Regional Stakes and International Readiness
Trump’s revelation that multiple allied nations are ready to mobilize into Gaza underscores the high stakes involved. While no specific countries were named, the former president described the willingness to engage militarily as “enthusiastic” and said offers were made publicly and with “great strength.”
The U.S. administration, meanwhile, appears to be pursuing a delicate balance maintaining diplomatic pressure on both sides while holding back a broader coalition eager to act if the situation worsens.
For now, the hope remains that Hamas will de-escalate, Israel will refrain from excessive retaliation, and the fragile agreement can be solidified into a sustainable truce. However, with tensions simmering and diplomacy on a razor’s edge, the road to peace in Gaza remains perilous and uncertain.
