U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a blunt warning to Hamas as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and the group showed signs of strain. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said Hamas must “be good” and follow the truce — or face being “eradicated.” His words came as U.S. envoys who helped craft the deal arrived in Israel to try to steady the ceasefire.
The warning was short and forceful. Mr. Trump said the United States would give the ceasefire “a little chance,” but he made clear that continued attacks would bring a quick and violent response. He added that he was not speaking about sending U.S. troops, but that other countries and Israel could act if the deal fell apart.
On the ground, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. The visit was meant to press both sides to keep to the agreement and to work on the next steps of the U.S. peace plan. Officials say the talks focus on practical steps to keep aid flowing and to push forward the plan that aims to change Gaza’s future. 
The truce has already been tested. Over the weekend, an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers led to Israeli strikes in Gaza. Israel briefly halted humanitarian aid deliveries after accusing Hamas of responsibility, then later said it had resumed enforcement of the ceasefire. Both sides blamed each other for breaking parts of the deal, and the violence showed how fragile the arrangement remains.
U.S. officials and Israeli leaders say the ceasefire is part of a wider push to stabilize the region. The U.S. plan includes steps for disarming militant groups in Gaza, arranging international support for security, and building a path for reconstruction. The plan’s backers hope that a clear road map and outside monitoring can prevent a return to full-scale fighting. But critics say the details are unclear and that many hard questions remain, especially about who will govern Gaza and how disarmament will be enforced.
Trump warned that if Hamas does not follow through on promises such as handing over hostage remains and moving toward disarmament, the United States and its partners could act. He said Israel could move quickly if asked. “Israel would go in two minutes if I asked them,” he told reporters, while also saying he hoped such steps would not be needed if the ceasefire holds.
The visit by Kushner and Witkoff follows intense shuttle diplomacy in recent days. The U.S. team has been working with regional players — including Egypt, Qatar and other partners — to keep the truce in place and to secure promises of funding and oversight for Gaza’s rebuilding. Vice President J.D. Vance and other U.S. officials were also due to travel to the region to reinforce the effort.
