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Washington: President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas on Monday, saying the group would be "eradicated" if it violates the recent ceasefire agreement with Israel. Despite rising tensions in Gaza, Trump said Hamas would be given a chance to uphold its end of the deal.
Speaking during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, Trump said, “We made a deal with Hamas. They’re going to behave, they’re going to be nice. If they’re not, we’re going to eradicate them and they know that.”
The Gaza ceasefire, brokered by the United States nearly two weeks ago, has been under pressure following new clashes and accusations from Israel that Hamas is delaying the return of the r