Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace framework demanding Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace framework presented by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not retreat from the enclave until Hamas is entirely disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and asserted that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The rejection comes despite Hamas endorsing the proposal in late July and reports that Israeli military offensives in Gaza have slowed under diplomatic pressure from Washington. Facing a national election on October 27, Netanyahu remains caught between far-right coalition partners opposing concessions and Washington's push for a cease-fire agreement.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Critical Highlighted opposition warnings that Netanyahu lacks the necessary public trust to lead a new military conflict with Iran.
- Tagesschau Neutral Focused primarily on military preparations to lock down the West Bank following violent incidents near Hebron.
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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