US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 15) that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas fails to honor its end of the ceasefire agreement.

“Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word. If Israel could go in and knock the crap out of them, they’d do that,” Trump told CNN.

Concerns over Hamas compliance

Trump’s remarks come amid Israeli accusations that Hamas, designated a terrorist organization by the US, has not fully complied with the hostage-handling aspect of the ceasefire deal. Israel has noted that humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza could be delayed or reduced due to the limited number of deceased hostages returned by Hamas.

“What’s going on with Hamas – that’ll be straightene

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