Lawler Applauds Historic Middle East Peace Deal, Warns Hamas: Accept Peace or Face Devastating Consequences

Pearl River, N.Y. - 9/29/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, welcomed the announcement of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza. Rep. Lawler hailed the proposal as a pivotal moment for lasting stability in the region and issued a stark warning to Hamas.

The plan, comprised of more than 20 points, calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all living and deceased hostages within 48-72 hours, the disarmament of Hamas, and the establishment of an interim international oversight body to uplift Gaza until the Palestinian Authority is reformed and ready to take the reins. Israel, the United States, and key Arab partners have already signaled their acceptance, underscoring a rare moment of broad regional consensus.

"This is a watershed moment for peace in the Middle East. After years of bloodshed, innocent lives lost, and families torn apart, the United States, Israel, and our Arab partners have offered a serious framework to end this conflict. Now the onus is on Hamas to step forward and embrace peace, not destruction," said Congressman Lawler.

"Let me be absolutely clear: if Hamas rejects this deal, they will not only be rejecting peace, they will be sealing their own fate. Their terror regime will be dismantled piece by piece. The choice is clear: accept peace or face devastating consequences. With Israel, the United States, and neighboring Arab nations aligned behind this agreement, Hamas has nowhere to hide. The world is watching. The people of Gaza, Israel, and the region deserve peace, and the terrorists who stand in the way will be crushed if they defy this moment," concluded Congressman Lawler.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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