Israel maintains rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his rejection of the US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government's rejection of a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump.
Addressing his cabinet in televised remarks, Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement formalizes a growing policy rift between Washington and Jerusalem over the administration's framework, which Hamas had previously endorsed.
Despite the political disagreement, the Israeli military has scaled back strikes in Gaza following diplomatic pressure from the United States. Netanyahu's firm stance comes as he prepares for national elections scheduled for 27 October, balancing pressure from far-right coalition partners who oppose concessions with demands from Washington for progress toward a ceasefire.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.
Sources
- STV News — Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- The Guardian — Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- Cyprus Mail — Netanyahu says Israel won’t pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms
- The Herald — Israel rejects Trump's 'historic' 15-point peace plan for Gaza
- France24 — Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan in new break with Trump
Earlier coverage
- Oct 26, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCNetanyahu formalises rejection of US-backed Gaza peace framework
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas fully disarms
- Oct 26, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on disarmament
- Oct 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCNetanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms