President Donald Trump said that the United States would take control of the Gaza Strip after the war there ends, a dramatic pledge and sharp change from previous American policy in the region.
The United States and Israel have both rejected an alternative plan to rebuild Gaza after it was adopted by Arab states at a summit on Tuesday.
Hamas said Thursday that Donald Trump's threats would encourage Israel to disregard the fragile ceasefire, after the US president said that unless hostages are freed, the people of Gaza would be "DEAD".