Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:11am on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday International
US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Israeli forces could resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm, stating Israel would return "as soon as I say the word." In a CNN phone interview, Trump emphasized the fragile ceasefire depends entirely on Hamas's compliance with disarmament terms. He revealed Israel's eagerness to continue military action, saying, "If Israel could go in and knock the crap out of them, they'd do that." Trump disclosed tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating "I had it out with Bibi" while pressing for restraint. The President portrayed himself as the key restraining force, repeatedly saying he "had to hold them back" from resuming the Gaza campaign. (PC: X)
