Israel rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Addressing his cabinet in televised remarks, Netanyahu stated that troops would continue neutralizing security threats, even as American diplomatic pressure recently prompted a pause in strikes across the enclave.
The decision underscores deepening tension between Netanyahu and Washington ahead of Israel's upcoming national election on 27 October. The prime minister faces strong pressure from right-wing coalition partners opposed to territorial concessions. Separately, regional security concerns persisted following reports of Houthi attacks targeting Yemen's Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco facility.
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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