The top US military general on Wednesday called on Hamas to “fully” stand down, disarm “without delay,” and stop shooting Palestinian civilians.

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper made his comments a day after reports emerged from the Palestinian enclave that Hamas militants had executed several Palestinians, accusing them of being “outlaws” and helping the Israeli military.

Hamas militants and the Dughmush clan also clashed, leading to multiple deaths.

“This is an 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,” Cooper said in a statement.

He added that US concerns were conveyed to the mediators, “who agreed to work with us to enforce the peace and protect innocent Gaza civilians. We remain highly optimistic for the future of peace in the region.”

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Hamas would disarm, warning that if they did not, “we will disarm them.”

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “They know I’m not playing games.”

He added that “it will happen quickly, and perhaps violently.”