WASHINGTON, USA: In a bold reaffirmation of his Middle East policy, Donald Trump declared that “nothing will jeopardise the Gaza ceasefire,” even as Israeli forces launched new airstrikes across the enclave following the killing of an Israeli soldier. The statement, delivered aboard Air Force One, comes amid rising tension and global concern over the truce’s fragility.
Trump defended Israel’s military response, saying, “They killed an Israeli soldier — so the Israelis hit back, and they should hit back.” Despite the escalation, he stressed that the ceasefire remains intact and will not be derailed. His remarks sought to project strength and control over what he called “a manageable situation.”
According to reports, the recent Israeli strikes have claimed dozens of lives, including children, reigniting fears of a renewed cycle of violence in Gaza. The attacks followed accusations that Hamas had violated truce terms by targeting Israeli troops near the ceasefire line — a move that Israel called “a serious breach.”
Reiterating his stance, Trump warned Hamas that continued defiance would be met with severe consequences. “Hamas is a very small part of peace in the Middle East. If they behave, they’ll be fine — if they don’t, they’ll be terminated,” he asserted, hinting at potential military and diplomatic repercussions.
While Trump’s remarks aim to preserve confidence in the peace deal, analysts warn that the ceasefire remains dangerously fragile, with humanitarian aid delays, sporadic skirmishes, and political mistrust threatening its stability. The U.S. administration, however, continues to portray the truce as a cornerstone of its regional peace efforts — and Trump’s personal victory in diplomacy.
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