Israel rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal pending Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, declaring that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement publicly signals a rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the initiative as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
While Israel has curtailed offensive military operations in Gaza following American pressure, Netanyahu faces intense political strain ahead of an election on October 27. The prime minister is balancing pressure from far-right coalition partners against Washington’s push for a resolution. Additionally, regional tensions flared after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on 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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