Israel rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament terms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework presented by US President Donald Trump, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking in televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed," directly opposing the proposal endorsed by Hamas in late July. The decision comes despite an effective halt in major Israeli military offensive operations following diplomatic pressure from Washington.
Netanyahu's position underscores diplomatic friction with the US administration while reflecting domestic pressures ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, where he must balance far-right coalition partners against US peace efforts. Separately, Houthi militants claimed responsibility for recent attacks targeting Yemen's Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco oil 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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