US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp warning to Hamas to disarm within a “very short period of time,” cautioned Iran against rebuilding its military infrastructure, and reaffirmed what he described as an exceptionally close partnership between the United States and Israel during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm as part of an emerging peace framework but warned that failure to comply would invite severe consequences.

“We talked about Hamas and we talked about disarmament, and they’re going to be given a very short period of time to disarm,” Trump told reporters. “If they don’t disarm, as they agreed to do, then they’ll be held to pay for it.”

Trump stressed that enforcement would not rest solely with Israel, asserting that a broader international coalition stood ready to act. He said 59 countries were aligned behind the current peace initiative.

“If they say they’re not going to disarm, those same countries will wipe out Hamas,” Trump said. “They don’t even need Israel.”

Asked whether Israeli troops would withdraw from contested areas before Hamas fully disarms, Trump said the two issues were separate and would be addressed independently. He dismissed claims that Israel had delayed implementing later phases of the peace plan, saying Israel had “lived up to the plan 100 percent.”

Trump repeatedly linked prospects for peace in the Middle East to Iran, warning Tehran against attempting to rebuild military capabilities after previous US strikes.

“I hope they’re not trying to build up again,” Trump said. “If they are, we’re going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup.”

Citing intelligence assessments, Trump said Iran may be exploring alternative locations after earlier facilities were destroyed. He warned that confirmation of such activity would bring consequences “maybe more powerful than the last time.”

Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump said he remained open to diplomacy with Iran. When asked whether he supported bilateral talks with Tehran, he replied, “Yeah, I would,” adding that Iran had previously dismissed his calls for negotiation but now understood US resolve.

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Trump’s approach and personal commitment to Israel, describing the relationship between the two leaders as unparalleled.

“We’ve never had a friend, even close to a friend, as President Trump in the White House,” Netanyahu said, calling their cooperation “a partnership second to none.”

Netanyahu announced that Israel would award Trump the Israel Prize, the country’s highest civilian honor, breaking precedent by granting it to a non-Israeli.

“We’re going to award it this year to President Donald J. Trump for his tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people,” Netanyahu said.

Trump called the recognition “a great honor” and described Netanyahu as a decisive wartime leader whose leadership had been critical to Israel’s survival.

Trump also addressed developments in Syria, saying the United States had reached an understanding with the country’s new leadership, and emphasized Israel’s concerns about protecting minorities, including Druze and Christian communities. On Lebanon, Trump warned that Hezbollah remained a destabilizing force.

He further said the Abraham Accords would expand “fairly quickly,” reinforcing his view that sustained deterrence, backed by force if necessary, was key to regional stability.

Hamas, which has governed Gaza since 2007, is designated a terrorist organization by the United States. Repeated ceasefire efforts have faltered over disarmament and security issues. Developments in West Asia continue to be closely monitored by India and the global community due to strategic, energy, and security interests.