United States President Donald Trump has claimed that several countries in the Middle East have offered to send troops to Gaza to fight Hamas, warning that the Palestinian group could face a “FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL” end if it violates the current ceasefire.
The comments, made on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday, come amid mounting instability in Gaza and renewed scrutiny over the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, brokered earlier this month by Washington and regional partners.
Trump: ‘Allies Eager to Go Into Gaza’
In his statement, Trump suggested that unnamed Middle Eastern and neighboring countries had “explicitly and strongly” expressed their willingness to intervene militarily in Gaza at his request.
“Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and ‘straighten out Hamas’ if Hamas continues to act badly,” Trump wrote.
He did not specify which nations made the offer but singled out Indonesia for what he called its “help and friendship” toward the U.S. and the Middle East peace process.
“I would like to thank the great and powerful country of Indonesia, and its wonderful leader, for all of the help they have shown and given to the Middle East, and to the USA,” he added.
Jakarta and several other governments have previously indicated readiness to contribute to peacekeeping missions in Gaza but have not agreed to direct military engagement with Hamas or any Palestinian factions.
Trump Threatens Hamas with ‘Brutal’ Consequences
Trump, who often issues strong statements against Hamas, said he had advised these countries and Israel to “wait” while diplomatic efforts continued.
“The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years,” he said. “It is a beautiful thing to behold! I told these countries, and Israel, ‘NOT YET!’ There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!”
The remarks come as Israeli forces have killed nearly 100 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, raising doubts about the truce’s sustainability.
Fragile Ceasefire Under Strain
The Trump administration has hailed the ceasefire as a “historic turning point” for peace in the Middle East, though its implementation has faced serious obstacles.
Israel has continued to conduct deadly operations in Gaza, claiming to target individuals who approached areas under Israeli military control. The Gaza Government Media Office said that since the truce began, only 986 aid trucks have entered the enclave—far below the 6,600 trucks promised in the ceasefire deal.
Tensions spiked again on Sunday when Israel launched air strikes that killed dozens of Palestinians, temporarily halting humanitarian aid after two Israeli soldiers were killed in Rafah. Israel blamed Hamas, though the group denied involvement, noting that the attack occurred in an area fully under Israeli control.
Some U.S. media outlets later reported that the Israeli soldiers may have been killed by unexploded ordnance from earlier battles.
Uncertain Future of Gaza’s Governance
Beyond the ceasefire’s immediate challenges, questions persist over who will govern Gaza once fighting permanently stops.
Trump has repeatedly insisted that Hamas must disarm, but the group has said that any disarmament must be tied to the creation of a Palestinian state and guarantees of sovereignty.
In a Fox News interview on Sunday, Trump stated there was “no hard timeline” for Hamas to give up its weapons. His vice president, JD Vance, currently in Israel, has suggested that an international stabilization force should secure Gaza before any disarmament begins.
Vance: ‘We’re in a Good Place’
Speaking to reporters in Israel, Vance struck an optimistic tone about the future of the ceasefire despite ongoing violence.
“We are doing very well. We’re in a very good place. We’re going to have to keep working on it, but I think we have the team to do exactly that,” he said.
Vance acknowledged that Hamas’s disarmament will take time, and also addressed the issue of recovering the remains of Israeli captives.
“Some of the hostages are buried under thousands of pounds of rubble,” he said. “Some of the hostages no one even knows where they are.”
Israeli authorities estimate that 15 Israeli hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza, while thousands of Palestinians are still missing, presumed dead under the rubble.
U.S. Opens Military Coordination Base in Israel
On Tuesday, Vance also announced the opening of the Civilian Military Cooperation Centre (CMCC), a U.S.-led base in Israel designed to coordinate humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command, said around 200 American troops are stationed at the facility.
“This facility will be the hub for the delivery of everything that goes into Gaza as we look to the future,” Cooper told reporters.
The Pentagon has maintained that no U.S. soldiers will operate inside Gaza, emphasizing that the American role is logistical and humanitarian.
Background: War and Accusations of Genocide
The U.S. president’s threats against Hamas come as international human rights groups continue to accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
Over the past two years, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 68,000 Palestinians, destroyed vast portions of Gaza’s infrastructure, and caused a severe humanitarian crisis, including widespread famine.
Israel claims it is targeting Hamas fighters and infrastructure, but United Nations investigators have said the disproportionate civilian toll and deliberate targeting of basic services amount to war crimes.
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