Israel officially rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework put forward by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to keep countering security threats. The proposal, endorsed by Hamas in late July, aimed to secure a long-term resolution to the conflict.
Although Israeli military activity in Gaza has moderated recently following diplomatic pressure from Washington, Netanyahu's refusal underscores growing tensions with the US administration. The prime minister also faces domestic electoral considerations ahead of Israel's vote on October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
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
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