President Donald Trump said Hamas faces “complete obliteration” if the group refuses to relinquish power in Gaza, as his administration continues efforts to advance a proposed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Trump made the remarks in a text message to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Saturday, responding to a question about what would happen if Hamas declines to cede control. “Complete Obliteration!” Trump wrote.
Tapper also asked the president about reports that Hamas had effectively rejected Trump’s 20-point ceasefire proposal by refusing to disarm, maintaining control of Gaza, and linking hostage releases to broader negotiations — positions described earlier by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
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