Israel formally rejects US Gaza peace plan demanding full disarmament of Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reaffirming that Israeli forces will not retreat until Hamas lays down its arms. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."

The rejection underlines expanding diplomatic tension between Israel and Washington. Trump had previously hailed the proposal, which Hamas accepted in late July, as a major step toward ending the conflict. Netanyahu faces domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's October 27 general election, balancing calls from far-right coalition partners against demands from Washington. Despite the political impasse, military activity in Gaza has scaled back under American pressure.

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