Washington, Dec 30 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has been allocated a “very brief timeframe” to disarm, cautioning that failing to comply would result in serious repercussions. This statement was made during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

“We discussed Hamas and the topic of disarmament; they will be given a very short period to disarm,” Trump remarked. “We’ll see how that unfolds.”

Trump indicated that his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, along with presidential advisor Jared Kushner, would manage the process for the US, asserting that Hamas had already agreed to disarm.

“If they do not disarm, as they have committed to do, they will face consequences,” he stated. “They must disarm within a relatively short timeframe.”

When queried about whether Israel would withdraw its forces prior to Hamas's complete disarmament, Trump refrained from linking the two matters.

“That’s a different topic. We will address that later,” he replied.

Trump emphasized that Israel had fully adhered to the current peace framework, dismissing claims that it was postponing the execution of subsequent phases.

“I have no concerns about Israel’s actions,” he stated. “They have complied with the plan 100 percent.”

He cautioned that Hamas’s failure to fulfill its commitment would prompt actions not only from Israel but also from other nations involved in the agreement.

“If they refuse to disarm, those same countries will eliminate Hamas,” Trump warned. “They won’t even require Israel.”

Trump mentioned that 59 nations stood united behind the peace initiative.

“We have 59 major countries that have signed on,” he noted. “This represents a genuine peace in the Middle East, and while Hamas is a minor component, it is still a part of it.”

Netanyahu reiterated Trump’s stance, consistently referring to him as Israel’s strongest supporter.

“We have never had a friend as close as President Trump in the White House,” Netanyahu stated, describing their partnership as “unmatched.”

Trump attributed the broader peace initiative to US actions against Iran.

“Remember, we made this plan feasible by neutralizing Iran,” he remarked, adding that any resurgence of Iranian activities would provoke swift action.

“If they attempt to rebuild… we will have no option but to rapidly dismantle that buildup,” Trump warned.

In the concluding remarks, Trump emphasized his desire for Hamas to comply amicably.

“I do not wish for that to occur,” he said regarding potential consequences. “However, they made an agreement.”

Hamas has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007 and is classified as a terrorist organization by the United States. Numerous ceasefire attempts in the past have faltered due to disagreements over disarmament and security assurances.

The Trump administration has advocated for a more extensive regional peace framework involving Arab nations and Israel, asserting that militant factions must be dismantled for enduring stability in the Middle East.