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U.S. CENTCOM Urges Hamas: Disarm for Peace Now

10/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has urged Hamas to cease violence against civilians in Gaza, framing this as a peace moment.
CENTCOM emphasized Hamas must comply with President Trump's 20-point peace plan and disarm immediately.
Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, reiterated the message and underscored the urgency of the situation.
The call for adherence to the peace plan reflects ongoing international discussions aimed at stabilizing Gaza amid rising tensions and violence.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, President Trump proposed a 20-point peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing Palestinian rights to 70% of the West Bank. The plan, which faced significant opposition from both Palestinian leaders and Israeli settlers, aimed to address ongoing violence in Gaza and reshape future diplomatic relations in the Middle East, reflecting decades of failed peace efforts since the Oslo Accords in the 1990s.

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Story summary

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has urged Hamas to cease violence against civilians in Gaza, framing this as a peace moment.
CENTCOM emphasized Hamas must comply with President Trump's 20-point peace plan and disarm immediately.
Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, reiterated the message and underscored the urgency of the situation.
The call for adherence to the peace plan reflects ongoing international discussions aimed at stabilizing Gaza amid rising tensions and violence.

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