President Trump expressed hope Monday to quickly advance to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire plan. He warned Hamas would face severe consequences if disarmament did not occur swiftly. The remarks were made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
Trump's 20-point peace plan requires Hamas to disarm. He stated Israel had fully adhered to the plan, despite ongoing military actions in Gaza. The President also indicated potential US support for a strike against Iran if nuclear or ballistic missile programs were revived.
Ali Shamkhani, a top advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, responded via X, warning of a "harsh response" to any aggression. Trump emphasized the need for rapid disarmament by Hamas and Israel to progress to the next phase.
The current ceasefire aims to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hamas. The US has played a central role in mediating the agreement.
The timeline for moving to phase two remains uncertain. Disarmament by Hamas is a key condition for further progress.
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