Trump’s Stark Warning

Speaking to reporters ahead of a White House meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, President Trump delivered an unequivocal message to Hamas.

The president clarified that he has not instructed Israel to resume strikes in Gaza, adding that Washington is “taking lots of steps to maintain the ceasefire.” His comments come amid rising regional tensions and ongoing negotiations surrounding the next stage of his administration’s peace initiative.

Netanyahu’s Defiant Address

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset’s winter session Monday with a defiant speech, pledging to continue Israel’s war against Hamas while defending the temporary ceasefire tied to ongoing hostage negotiations.

Emerging Regional Threats

In a more guarded portion of his address, Netanyahu alluded to rising regional challenges, stating that “old threats are taking on new forms, and there are also new threats.”

According to political sources cited by Israel Hayom, Netanyahu’s “new threats” reference was directed at Turkey and Qatar — two nations backing Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood while seeking to shape Gaza’s future.

Israeli officials reportedly view both governments as destabilizing forces, even as Washington maintains warmer ties with Ankara and Doha. The issue is believed to have been discussed during Netanyahu’s meetings Monday with senior U.S. figures, including Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

‘Peace Is Made with the Strong’

Despite his hardline rhetoric, Netanyahu concluded with a message of resolve and opportunity.