Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace framework demanding Hamas disarm first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull back from the territory until Hamas is completely disarmed. In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the government's rejection of the framework, which Hamas had agreed to in late July.

The announcement comes despite an effective pause in major Israeli military strikes in Gaza following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu's stance reflects mounting domestic pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, as far-right coalition partners oppose any concessions while Washington pushes for a permanent agreement.

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