President Trump unleashed a verbal thunderclap at Mar-a-Lago, aligning firmly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while delivering a stark warning to Iran: test us, and regret it.
At a pivotal meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, Trump solidified his alliance with Netanyahu, addressed Iran’s nuclear threat, and pushed forward on a recent Gaza peace agreement, according to the New York Post.
The optics couldn’t be clearer: Trump and Netanyahu, convened at the opulent Mar-a-Lago club, squashed any rumors of a rift with a display of unity.
Trump outright rejected reports of friction, asserting that their partnership stands stronger than ever through shared trials.
On Iran, Trump’s tone turned razor-sharp, promising unrelenting action if Tehran restarts its nuclear ambitions.
“I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re gonna have to knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them,” Trump stated, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
Trump suggested Iran might be eyeing new locations for nuclear development, a claim that amps up regional tensions.
He referenced potential use of U.S. B-2 stealth bombers, citing past assistance to Israel in a short conflict with Iran earlier this year.
Should Iran advance its missile or nuclear programs, Trump pledged immediate support for Israeli airstrikes, showing he’s not in the mood for endless talks.
Moving to Gaza, Trump outlined the urgency of launching “Phase Two” of an October peace deal, starting with basics like sanitation projects.
He insisted Hamas must disarm promptly, cautioning that failure to comply will bring severe consequences.
“If they don’t disarm as they agreed to do — they agreed to it — then there will be hell to pay for them, and we don’t want that,” Trump warned, driving home the high stakes.
Trump hinted that nations once tied to Hamas might oppose them if disarmament falters, though he avoided naming specifics beyond possible roles for Egypt and Qatar in peacekeeping.
While wary of external interference in the peace process, Trump offered light criticism of Israeli strikes in Gaza but affirmed Israel’s full compliance with the plan.
Trump also extended compassion to Israeli families with hostages still unaccounted for in Gaza, while lauding Netanyahu as a heroic “wartime prime minister” vital to Israel’s endurance.
