Trump warns Hamas ‘we could have no selection however to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza

President Donald Trump on Thursday (October 16, 2025) warned Hamas “we could have no selection however to go in and kill them” if inside bloodshed persists in Gaza.

The grim warning from Mr. Trump got here after he beforehand downplayed the interior violence within the territory since a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas went into impact final week within the two-year warfare.

Mr. Trump stated on Tuesday that Hamas had taken out “a few gangs that had been very unhealthy” and had killed plenty of gang members. “That didn’t hassle me a lot, to be trustworthy with you,” he stated.

The Republican president didn’t say how he would observe by way of on his menace posted on his Truth Social platform, and the White House didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark searching for readability.

But Mr. Trump additionally made clear he had restricted persistence for the killings that Hamas was finishing up in opposition to rival factions contained in the devastated territory.

“They will disarm, and in the event that they don’t accomplish that, we are going to disarm them, and it’ll occur shortly and maybe violently,” Mr. Trump stated.

The Hamas-run police maintained a excessive diploma of public safety after the militants seized energy in Gaza 18 years in the past whereas additionally cracking down on dissent. The police largely melted away in latest months as Israeli forces seized massive areas of Gaza and focused Hamas safety forces with airstrikes.

Powerful native households and armed gangs, together with some anti-Hamas factions backed by Israel, stepped into the void. Many are accused of hijacking humanitarian help and promoting it for revenue, contributing to Gaza’s hunger disaster.

The ceasefire plan launched by Mr. Trump had known as for all hostages — dwelling and useless — to be handed over by a deadline that expired Monday. But below the deal, if that didn’t occur, Hamas was to share details about deceased hostages and attempt to hand them over as quickly as attainable.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that Israel “won’t compromise” and demanded that Hamas fulfill the necessities specified by the ceasefire deal concerning the return of hostages’ our bodies.

Hamas’ armed wing stated in an announcement on Wednesday that the group honored the ceasefire’s phrases and handed over the stays of the hostages it had entry to.