Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, stating that the group will encounter significant challenges if the fragile Gaza ceasefire fails. He unveiled a proposal for an ‘international stabilization force’ poised to enter the region should tensions escalate.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump shared these remarks following a meeting with the Emir of Qatar during a brief stopover en route to Asia on Saturday.

He cautioned that should Hamas not adhere to the tentative agreement brokered with Israel earlier this month, they will face substantial repercussions. The agreement is perceived by many as being on the verge of collapse.

“The ceasefire must remain intact. If it falters, we will respond to Hamas decisively,” Trump announced.

He further expressed, “For Hamas’s own benefit, I hope the ceasefire persists. They assured us of their commitment. If it fails, they will encounter serious difficulties.”

‘The international stabilization force will enter Gaza soon. This is peace in the Middle East.’ 

As part of Trump’s sweeping 20-point peace plan, an international stabilization force (ISF) would take charge of Gaza’s security – a move described as a ‘long-term internal security solution’ for the war-torn enclave. 

Trump revealed that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Indonesia and Jordan will be key players in maintaining stability across the Gaza Strip. 

On Saturday, during a brief refueling stop in Doha, President Donald Trump met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani aboard Air Force One (pictured)

During the meeting, Trump warned that Hamas ‘will have a very big problem’ if it fails to uphold the deal forged with Israel earlier this month

As part of Trump’s sweeping 20-point peace plan, an international stabilization force (ISF) would take charge of Gaza’s security

Saturday’s meeting that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Indonesia and Jordan will be key players in maintaining stability across the Gaza Strip (pictured: Hamas)

As part of the plan, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would steadily hand authority over Gaza to the newly established ISF, as reported by JNS News.

The handover would proceed step by step until Israeli forces are completely out of Gaza, with only a perimeter force remaining ‘until Gaza is properly secure from any resurgent terror threat,’ according to the outlet.

In short, the ISF will be responsible for securing Gaza’s borders with Egypt and Israel, stopping weapons from entering the territory and ensuring goods can flow in quickly and safely to help rebuild and revitalize the area. 

President Trump briefly stopped in Doha to refuel on his way to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN) in Malaysia, where he met with Qatari Emir  Al Thani. 

He hailed Al Thani as ‘one of the greatest rulers of the world, not just the Middle East,’ as reported by Times of Israel.

Trump also sat down with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who he said ‘has been my friend and a friend to the world.’

‘We have done a lot together, especially in the last year… Peace to the Middle East, and they were a very big factor in it,’ Trump said to the two Qatari leaders.

‘We express our thanks, and you have a safe Middle East right now, and you’re going to keep it that way for a very long time,’ he added.  

During talks, Trump told both leaders that efforts to stabilize Gaza were progressing and disclosed that the ISF would soon be moving into to the territory. 

‘This should be about enduring peace,’ the president told reporters when asked about the proposal.

Trump also revealed that Qatar has expressed willingness to contribute peacekeeping troops if needed.