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Trump: Gaza ceasefire not fragile, Hamas ‘could be taken out immediately if they don’t behave’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Trump asserts that the ceasefire he brokered in Gaza is “not fragile” and reiterates that Hamas will be “eliminated” if it doesn’t disarm.
“It’s not fragile. It’s a very solid,” Trump tells “60 Minutes.” “Hamas could be taken out immediately if they don’t behave.”
Asked how he can get Hamas to disarm, the president responds, “If I want them to disarm, I’ll get them to disarm very quickly. They’ll be eliminated.”
While Trump’s 20-point plan does envision Hamas disarming, the actual ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Hamas in Egypt on October 9 only focused on the initial IDF withdrawal, the hostage-prisoner swap, and humanitarian aid provisions.
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