CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper called on Hamas to “immediately suspend violence and shooting at innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza,” in a statement on Wednesday.
“This is a historic opportunity for peace. Hamas should seize it by fully standing down, strictly adhering to President Trump’s 20-point peace plan, and disarming without delay,” the statement said, adding that CENTCOM had conveyed concern to the mediators.
“We remain highly optimistic for the future of peace in the region.”
Trump threatens to disarm Hamas 'perhaps violently'
Trump stated earlier that "the job IS NOT DONE" after Hamas violated the 72-hour deadline set for the return of all hostages, living and dead, from captivity in Gaza in a social media post.
Trump stated earlier that "the job IS NOT DONE" after Hamas violated the 72-hour deadline set for the return of all hostages, living and dead, from captivity in Gaza in a social media post.
"Phase Two begins right NOW!!!" Trump stated, referring to the next phase in implementing his Gaza peace plan.
Trump said on Tuesday that Hamas must disarm or the terrorist group will be disarmed.
"If they don't disarm, we will disarm them. And it will happen quickly and perhaps violently," Trump said later during a meeting at the White House with Argentine President Javier Milei.