President Donald Trump implied Hamas has been given approval to act as a Palestinian police force in Gaza "for a period of time" in the wake of implementing phase one of the ceasefire agreement .

While en route to the Middle East earlier Monday aboard Air Force One, Trump responded to a question from a reporter about reports of Hamas rearming themselves.

"Well, they [ Hamas ] are standing because they do want to stop the problems, and they've been open about it, and we gave them approval for a period of time," Trump said.

Hamas gunman stand in guard as ICRC vehicles transporting released Israeli hostages head toward the Israeli border in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi

Trump continued that Palestinians are returning to building

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