Trump Claims Middle East Allies Ready to Move Into Gaza if Ceasefire Fails

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, asserting that Middle Eastern allies are prepared to deploy military forces into Gaza should the group breach the current ceasefire agreement. While Trump refrained from specifying the nations involved, he publicly acknowledged Indonesia for its regional backing. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his directive to both these allies and Israel to hold off on immediate action, expressing cautious optimism that Hamas would adhere to its commitments. “I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right,” he stated, adding that any violation would trigger a response that is “FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!”. Concurrently, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to Israel, conveyed measured confidence in the ceasefire’s sustainability. “We’re in a very good place,” Vance remarked to reporters, though he acknowledged the complexities of Hamas disarmament and the prolonged efforts to recover Israeli hostages trapped under rubble. Vance also unveiled plans for a U.S.-led Civilian Military Cooperation Centre in Israel, aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts. The facility will house 200 American troops, though none will be deployed into Gaza.