Trump: Hamas must disarm, but without American troops

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US president Donald Trump announced Wednesday that American forces would not be needed to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip. He added that the Americans would support Israel in this process.PAP

Donald Trump warned Hamas of the consequences of deficiency of disarmament. The president told reporters in the Oval Office that Hamas had to disarm.

"If they don't, we will," Trump warned. He besides assured that American forces would not be needed for this.

International support alternatively of American troops

"There is no reason for the US military to be active in Gaza" - added the president. "We will aid Israel. We have many another countries. (...) Many of these countries have comparatively strong military capabilities" - Trump continued.

The president pointed to Hamas' weakness after losing support. "And Hamas has no backup. Hamas had the support of Iran. And now Iran says not to affect them" - he said.

Threats to resume war

Trump earlier on Wednesday told CNN tv that he might consider allowing Israel to resume war in the Gaza Strip. The condition would be that Hamas refuses to comply with its part of the ceasefire agreement.

"I'm reasoning about it. Israel will return to these streets as shortly as I say the word. If Israel could come back and kick their ass, he would" - Trump said in a conversation with CNN. "This will shortly explain what's going on with Hamas," stated the President.

Sources used: "CNN"

Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.

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