President Donald Trump says several Middle Eastern nations are ready to send troops into Gaza if Hamas rejects peace.
He urged patience for now but warned that defiance would bring swift consequences.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced that several Middle Eastern and neighboring countries have expressed strong willingness to deploy troops into Gaza to confront Hamas if the group continues to defy peace agreements with Israel and the international community.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Trump hailed what he described as an unprecedented show of support from regional partners, calling them “now great allies” and saying their readiness to act was “a beautiful thing to behold.” He noted that these countries had offered to assist both the United States and Israel in dealing decisively with Hamas, using what he called “heavy force,” should the need arise.
Trump explained that despite these offers, he had advised patience, telling both Israel and its allies, “not yet,” while expressing optimism that Hamas might reconsider its actions and embrace peace. He warned, however, that continued defiance would invite a swift and severe response, saying Hamas would face consequences that would be “fast, furious, and brutal.”
The president also extended appreciation to Indonesia, referring to it as a “great and powerful country,” and thanked its leaders for their support to both the Middle East and the United States in maintaining regional stability.
