U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the Palestinian nationalist group Hamas, stating that if they continue killing civilians in Gaza, he would be “forced to eliminate” them. This warning comes amid reports of renewed clashes between Hamas and Israel-backed local groups, following a two-year ceasefire that began on October 10. The prolonged conflict has left Gaza in ruins, with roughly 70 million tons of debris reported by the United Nations — equivalent to 13 pyramids. Official Gaza media report that many bodies and unexploded bombs remain buried under the rubble. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli attacks have continued, claiming additional Palestinian lives. In a social media post on October 16, Trump reiterated that any violation of the ceasefire agreement by Hamas would compel the U.S. to take decisive action. No specific incidents or evidence were cited to support his warning.