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Israel confirms rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

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Posted Aug 19, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-19-0900
Israel confirms rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan
Photo: The Herald

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed that Israel will not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, publicly rebuffing a 15-point peace initiative backed by United States President Donald Trump.

Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "rejects the 15-point document," which had been endorsed by Hamas in late July. He stressed that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and vowed to counter ongoing security threats.

The rejection highlights growing friction between Washington and the Israeli government. Netanyahu continues to balance pressure from right-wing coalition partners ahead of upcoming elections against diplomatic demands from the US administration, which had previously promoted the framework as a significant diplomatic breakthrough.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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