Trump on Gaza Ceasefire: 'Nothing Will Jeopardize This'

Ceasefire Holds Amidst Retaliation

• 🎯 The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding after Israel retaliated for the killing of an IDF soldier near the city of Rafa.
• 💥 The IDF stated that militants emerged near Israeli soldiers, fired at an army excavator, and then fired RPGs at an armored vehicle.
• 💬 President Trump expressed confidence that the deal will hold, emphasizing Hamas's minor role in the Middle East.

Israeli Retaliation and Civilian Impact

• 💣 Overnight, dozens of Palestinian civilians were killed in Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas commanders across the Gaza Strip.
• 😥 Eyewitness accounts describe intense bombing, with rubble falling on families and children sustaining injuries.
• 💔 Concerns are growing about future roadblocks to peace, with 13 hostages still in Hamas captivity.

Trump's Perspective on Hamas and Peace

• ⚔️ Trump stated that Israel should retaliate when attacked and that Hamas could be easily eliminated if necessary.
• 🕊️ He suggested that if peace in the Middle East requires it, Hamas would be taken out, though they would prefer not to.
• 🤝 The former President believes that Hamas has violated the ceasefire by not returning hostages and by firing on Israeli troops.