U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if it restarts its ballistic missile program or pursues nuclear weapons, the United States could support even more forceful military strikes against it. He also warned Hamas that failure to disarm promptly would result in “hellish” consequences.

Speaking on Monday, December 29, after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump projected strong support for Israel and appeared open to renewed U.S. military involvement in potential new conflicts in Gaza and with Iran.

Referring to Israeli intelligence reports indicating Iran is rebuilding its missile capabilities—and following Tehran’s announcement last week of its second missile drill this month—Trump said, “I read they’re rearming again. If true, they’re not doing it at the bases we already destroyed, but in different locations... We know very clearly where they are operating and what they’re doing. I’m calling on them to stop, because I don’t want our B-2 bombers wasting fuel—those round trips take 37 hours.”

Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day military conflict in June, which ended two days after the U.S. deployed B-2 stealth bombers on June 22 to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities.

On Monday, Trump added, “I hope they don’t rearm. Otherwise, we’ll have no choice but to swiftly destroy any new facilities—perhaps even more forcefully than last time.” However, he also said he believes Iran still has the willingness to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear and missile programs.

In response, the Iranian government emphasized that any act of aggression against Iran would be met with immediate and severe retaliation.

Trump: Hamas to Blame for Stalled Gaza Peace

During his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump also addressed the situation in Gaza, downplaying earlier media reports suggesting disagreements between the two leaders over the second phase of the ceasefire. He asserted that Israel had fulfilled its ceasefire commitments and placed the blame squarely on Hamas.

“If they don’t disarm as agreed, they will pay a hellish price,” Trump said. “They must lay down their arms within a very short timeframe.”

Although Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire in October, both sides have since accused each other of violating the agreement. Hamas has consistently refused to disarm and reaffirmed this stance on Monday. Meanwhile, Israeli forces still control roughly half of the Gaza Strip and have threatened to resume military operations to compel Hamas to surrender its weapons.

The Trump administration hopes the Gaza ceasefire will quickly move into its second phase, under which technical Palestinian officials would assume governance, backed by an international stabilization force. Although some White House officials worry that Netanyahu is delaying progress, Trump stated on Monday that their “differences are very minor” and that he is “not at all concerned” about Israel’s actions.

Regarding Israel’s recent announcement of plans to build new settlements in the West Bank, Trump merely said he did not fully agree with the move but offered no further elaboration.

$8.6 Billion F-15 Fighter Jet Deal

Shortly after the Trump-Netanyahu meeting on Monday, the Pentagon announced that Boeing had secured an 8.6billion(approximatelyS11 billion) contract with Israel for F-15 fighter jets. The deal includes designing, installing systems, testing, producing, and delivering 25 new F-15IA aircraft to the Israeli Air Force, with an option to purchase up to 25 additional units.

The warm tone of the fifth meeting this year between the U.S. and Israeli leaders was evident. During the visit, Trump enthusiastically welcomed Netanyahu and even remarked offhand that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had told him Herzog would pardon Netanyahu’s corruption charges—a claim immediately denied by Herzog’s office.

Following the meeting, Netanyahu announced that Trump would receive Israel’s highest civilian honor in 2026. Typically reserved for Israeli citizens, the award may be exceptionally granted to individuals who have made “exceptional contributions to the Jewish people.”

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if it restarts its ballistic missile program or pursues nuclear weapons, the United States could support even more forceful military strikes against it. He also warned Hamas that failure to disarm promptly would result in “hellish” consequences.

Speaking on Monday, December 29, after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump projected strong support for Israel and appeared open to renewed U.S. military involvement in potential new conflicts in Gaza and with Iran.

Referring to Israeli intelligence reports indicating Iran is rebuilding its missile capabilities—and following Tehran’s announcement last week of its second missile drill this month—Trump said, “I read they’re rearming again. If true, they’re not doing it at the bases we already destroyed, but in different locations... We know very clearly where they are operating and what they’re doing. I’m calling on them to stop, because I don’t want our B-2 bombers wasting fuel—those round trips take 37 hours.”

Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day military conflict in June, which ended two days after the U.S. deployed B-2 stealth bombers on June 22 to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities.

On Monday, Trump added, “I hope they don’t rearm. Otherwise, we’ll have no choice but to swiftly destroy any new facilities—perhaps even more forcefully than last time.” However, he also said he believes Iran still has the willingness to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear and missile programs.

In response, the Iranian government emphasized that any act of aggression against Iran would be met with immediate and severe retaliation.

Trump: Hamas to Blame for Stalled Gaza Peace

During his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump also addressed the situation in Gaza, downplaying earlier media reports suggesting disagreements between the two leaders over the second phase of the ceasefire. He asserted that Israel had fulfilled its ceasefire commitments and placed the blame squarely on Hamas.

“If they don’t disarm as agreed, they will pay a hellish price,” Trump said. “They must lay down their arms within a very short timeframe.”

Although Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire in October, both sides have since accused each other of violating the agreement. Hamas has consistently refused to disarm and reaffirmed this stance on Monday. Meanwhile, Israeli forces still control roughly half of the Gaza Strip and have threatened to resume military operations to compel Hamas to surrender its weapons.

The Trump administration hopes the Gaza ceasefire will quickly move into its second phase, under which technical Palestinian officials would assume governance, backed by an international stabilization force. Although some White House officials worry that Netanyahu is delaying progress, Trump stated on Monday that their “differences are very minor” and that he is “not at all concerned” about Israel’s actions.

Regarding Israel’s recent announcement of plans to build new settlements in the West Bank, Trump merely said he did not fully agree with the move but offered no further elaboration.

$8.6 Billion F-15 Fighter Jet Deal

Shortly after the Trump-Netanyahu meeting on Monday, the Pentagon announced that Boeing had secured an 8.6billion(approximatelyS11 billion) contract with Israel for F-15 fighter jets. The deal includes designing, installing systems, testing, producing, and delivering 25 new F-15IA aircraft to the Israeli Air Force, with an option to purchase up to 25 additional units.

The warm tone of the fifth meeting this year between the U.S. and Israeli leaders was evident. During the visit, Trump enthusiastically welcomed Netanyahu and even remarked offhand that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had told him Herzog would pardon Netanyahu’s corruption charges—a claim immediately denied by Herzog’s office.

Following the meeting, Netanyahu announced that Trump would receive Israel’s highest civilian honor in 2026. Typically reserved for Israeli citizens, the award may be exceptionally granted to individuals who have made “exceptional contributions to the Jewish people.”