WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – On Saturday, concerns were raised by the U.S. State Department about the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. They indicated having “credible reports” suggesting that Hamas might breach the truce by launching an attack on Palestinian civilians.

This potential move by Hamas, should it occur, would represent a severe breach of the ceasefire agreement that was brokered by former President Donald Trump to bring an end to the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas. The State Department’s statement emphasized the gravity of such an action.

While specifics regarding the nature of the possible attack remain undisclosed, the State Department assured that if Hamas proceeds with any aggression, necessary actions will be taken to safeguard the residents of Gaza and uphold the ceasefire’s integrity.

In the past, Trump issued a stern warning via social media, stating that continued violence from Hamas in Gaza would compel a strong response, suggesting military intervention as a last resort. This warning highlights the precarious nature of the peace process and the international community’s vigilance in maintaining stability in the region.

Trump previously warned on social media that “if Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.”

The U.S. president later clarified he won’t send U.S. troops into Gaza after launching the threat against Hamas.

“It’s not going to be us,” he told reporters. “We won’t have to. There are people very close, very nearby that will go in and they’ll do the trick very easily, but under our auspices.”

Trump’s hostile rhetoric represented a shift after initially expressing nonchalance about Hamas killings, saying they had taken out “a couple of gangs that were very bad.”