Trump issued a stern warning on Truth Social on Thursday, stating that if Hamas continued to kill hostages or civilians in Gaza, the U.S. would have no choice but to "hit back with equal force." This statement marked a clear intensification of his tone regarding policy in the region, directly indicating that if Hamas did not comply with the ceasefire and hostage exchange arrangements facilitated by the U.S., the U.S. would consider a tougher response. This statement came after the ceasefire and hostage release agreement brokered by the U.S. took effect. Disputes over the detained hostages, the number of returned bodies, and violations of the ceasefire continue to persist, and media reports have surfaced showing videos of Hamas publicly executing opponents, sparking rising international and regional tensions. At the same time, the White House has stated it will not send a large number of ground forces into Gaza, but the U.S. has already deployed personnel near Israel to assist in monitoring the ceasefire. The rapid evolution of the situation makes any further actions highly sensitive and uncertain.
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