Donald Trump has sensationally claimed that several Middle Eastern nations are ready and willing to deploy significant military forces into Gaza to crush Hamas, awaiting only his command. He shared this assertion on his Truth Social platform, describing explicit and enthusiastic offers from unnamed “great allies” in the region.
According to Trump, these allies have indicated they would welcome the opportunity to “straighten out Hamas” with substantial military power if the group breaches its agreements. While he thanked Indonesia and its leader for their contributions, no specific country has publicly committed to such direct military action, though Indonesia has offered peacekeepers.
Trump conveyed a sense of fervent regional support, stating, “The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years!” He revealed that he had advised these countries and Israel to postpone any offensive actions, expressing hope for Hamas’s compliance. However, he issued a dire warning: “If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL!”
The fragile ceasefire, initiated on October 10, is facing severe challenges. Reports indicate continued Israeli military activities resulting in Palestinian fatalities. Aid delivery remains critically low, with Gaza’s Government Media Office reporting only 986 aid trucks entering, a fraction of the expected volume. The situation escalated following recent Israeli airstrikes that claimed dozens of Palestinian lives and led to a pause in aid after two Israeli soldiers were killed. Israel attributed the deaths to Hamas, a claim Hamas refuted, suggesting the soldiers may have died from unexploded ordnance.
The future governance of Gaza remains a central point of contention. Trump’s call for Hamas disarmament is met with the group’s demand for statehood. US Vice President JD Vance, while visiting Israel, acknowledged that disarmament is a long-term process and stressed the importance of establishing new “security infrastructure.” He also addressed the distressing efforts to find Israeli hostages, with many believed to be dead and buried under rubble.
A new US-led hub, the Civilian Military Co-operation Centre (CMCC), has been established in Israel to coordinate Gaza’s reconstruction. Approximately 200 American troops are involved in this initiative. While the US military has stated no troops will enter Gaza, this development signals a significant American engagement in the region’s post-conflict planning. Trump’s recent statements echo his characteristic bombastic style, positioning himself as a central figure in regional geopolitical strategies.