Trump on how he got Hamas to accept the deal: I spoke a little bit tough and that was enough. That's what works in a tough world like this: You have to speak tough.

They are very tough and intelligent people; they are also good negotiators. If they use their abilities properly, they can be very successful.

But they knew that if the conflict continued, a very harsh retribution awaited them—complete destruction, and for that reason, they did not want to experience it.