Trump says Israel could resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold ceasefire deal, CNN reports

US President Donald Trump told CNN on Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli forces to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal.

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Trump warns Israel could resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the ceasefire agreement.
He emphasises US control over escalation, saying Israel will act when he gives the word.
The ceasefire remains fragile, with disarmament by Hamas being a key condition for continued peace.

"Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word. If Israel could go in and knock the crap of them, they’d do that," Trump was quoted as saying to CNN in a brief telephone call when asked what would happen if Hamas refused to disarm.