Trump urges swift Gaza phase two, warns Hamas
US President Donald Trump has said he wants to move swiftly to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, while issuing a strong warning to Hamas, insisting the group must disarm or face severe consequences. Trump made the remarks on Monday during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Speaking at a joint press conference after their meeting, the US president said Israel had fully respected the peace framework, even as Israeli military operations in Gaza continue. He stressed that the transition to the next phase of the plan depends on Hamas laying down its weapons. According to Trump, disarmament must happen within a short time frame, warning that failure to do so would bring serious repercussions for the group. He added that reconstruction efforts in Gaza could begin soon if the process advances. The Gaza peace […]