US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Sunday (October 5) about Hamas’s commitment to lasting peace and warned the Palestinian militant group that they would face “complete obliteration” if they refused to relinquish control of Gaza.
The warning comes as Israeli and Hamas negotiators prepare to discuss a 20-point cease-fire plan proposed by Trump, which outlines disarmament, a staged Israeli withdrawal, and the establishment of a transitional governance structure in Gaza.
When asked by CNN what would happen if Hamas remained in power, Trump replied via text message, “Complete Obliteration!”
Pressed further on whether Hamas was sincere in its commitment to the cease-fire, the President responded, “We will find out. Only time will tell!”
Trump also noted that Israeli Prime Min