CaliToday (21/10/2025): President Donald Trump delivered one of his strongest warnings regarding the Middle East on Tuesday, stating that the militant group Hamas would be "eradicated" if it violates the terms of the current ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
However, in a crucial clarification, the President immediately affirmed that this threat does not signal a change in U.S. policy regarding military intervention, emphasizing that American troops will not be sent to participate in any direct combat.
The President’s dual message combining a severe threat with a firm rejection of U.S. "boots on the ground" highlights his administration's approach to the fragile truce, relying on pressure and allied support rather than direct American military entanglement.
'They Will Be Eradicated'
Speaking on the status of the delicate Gaza truce, President Trump, who has invested significant political capital in regional stability, laid out the severe consequences for the militant group should it resume hostilities.
"We have a ceasefire. It's a very important and hard-fought agreement," the President stated. "I am telling Hamas very directly: if they choose to violate that ceasefire, if they break that agreement, they will be eradicated. It will be the end of them."
The use of the term "eradicated" ("xóa sổ") marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, aimed squarely at pressuring the group's leadership to maintain the peace. The warning implies that any violation would be met with an overwhelming military response, presumably from regional allies with U.S. backing.
US Troops 'Will Not Be Engaged'
Moments after issuing the threat, President Trump pivoted to reassure the American public that this policy does not involve committing U.S. forces to another conflict in the Middle East.
"Now, I want to be perfectly clear with the American people: This does not mean our great soldiers are going in," Trump clarified. "We are not sending our troops. They will not be engaged in direct fighting. We are not looking for that."
This clarification aligns with the administration’s long-standing skepticism of "endless wars" and its preference for supporting allies rather than leading direct interventions. The stance suggests that any military action against Hamas would be carried out by partners in the region, with the U.S. potentially providing intelligence, logistical, or defensive support, but stopping short of offensive combat operations.
This announcement serves as a stark encapsulation of the administration's Middle East policy: utilizing aggressive diplomatic threats and the promise of allied military might, while simultaneously maintaining a firm boundary against direct American military involvement.
