U.S. VP Vance says Hamas will be obliterated if it rejects disarmament

22/10/2025 7:44

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that Hamas would be "obliterated" if it refuses to disarm, and that Israel will decide which foreign troops, if any, may be deployed in Gaza.



Speaking at a press conference in Kiryat Gat, just north of Gaza, Vance said Hamas fighters could be spared if the group cooperates. "If it doesn't cooperate, Hamas is going to be obliterated," he said.



Vance emphasized that the White House will not pressure Israel on the presence of foreign troops, calling it "a question for the Israelis to agree to." He added that Turkiye could play a significant role.