Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump addressed and dismissed circulating claims that an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) engineering vehicle had driven over an unexploded ordnance, calling the report false and misleading.

The rumor, which reportedly originated from anonymous U.S. administration sources, gained traction on social media before being publicly refuted. Trump responded by clarifying the situation and emphasizing that ongoing tensions are the result of Hamas’ actions, not Israeli operations.

“Hamas is in violation of the agreement,” Trump stated, directly countering the false narrative surrounding the alleged IDF incident.

While details of the supposed report remain unverified, officials familiar with the situation have also denied the existence of any such ordnance-related event involving Israeli engineering units. The IDF has not reported any recent accidents of this nature in its official briefings.

Trump’s statement comes amid ongoing ceasefire discussions and international scrutiny over compliance with recently negotiated security arrangements in the Gaza and Lebanon sectors. By asserting that Hamas breached the terms, Trump’s remarks align with Israel’s long-standing position that the militant group continues to violate truce conditions through rocket fire and militant activity near border zones.

The clarification underscores broader concerns about misinformation in conflict reporting, particularly regarding Middle East military operations. Analysts warn that unverified claims shared online can quickly distort public understanding of sensitive geopolitical developments.

As of this publication, both Israeli and U.S. defense officials have reaffirmed that coordination between the two allies remains strong, and no credible evidence supports the claim of an IDF engineering mishap.