Trump: I spoke to Hamas; they said they will disarm. If they don't, we will, 'perhaps violently'

23:30 - 14 Oct 2025

Trump was asked whether he had personally spoken with Hamas, which he later denied, following reports that his envoys, Witkoff and Kushner, negotiated directly with the group to reach a cease-fire deal. He said the talks occurred 'through my people, at the highest level, and were meant for me'