Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US peace plan for Gaza, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. In televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed".

The announcement underscores a growing diplomatic rift between Washington and Israel following US President Donald Trump's declaration of a breakthrough negotiation framework. While Hamas had previously accepted the proposal in late July, Netanyahu faces competing domestic pressures from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's scheduled October 27 national election. Despite the public stance, Israeli military attacks in the territory have largely halted under American pressure.

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