US Vice President Vance Warns Hamas of Obliteration Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Vice President JD Vance visited Israel amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing that Hamas must disarm or face obliteration as outlined in President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. Vance expressed cautious optimism about the ceasefire's progress but warned that failure by Hamas to comply with the terms, including disarmament and cessation of violence, would lead to severe consequences. President Trump echoed these warnings, threatening swift and brutal action if Hamas continued hostile activities. The peace plan also includes the establishment of an international peacekeeping force to oversee Gaza's security, with Israel having final say on its composition, and calls for a technocratic governance structure in Gaza excluding Hamas. Despite ongoing breaches and violence, the U.S. and its regional partners are working on aid delivery and reconstruction efforts, while stressing a long-term process toward stabilization and peace. Vance highlighted that no American troops would be deployed on the ground, underscoring the U.S. role in coordinating international efforts to maintain the truce and support reconstruction.