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Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands disarmament of Hamas

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Posted Aug 18, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-18-1630
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands disarmament of Hamas
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-endorsed 15-point Gaza peace plan, maintaining that military forces will not pull back until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his opposition to a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, declaring that Israeli armed forces will not leave the enclave without the comprehensive disarmament of Hamas.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas. He insisted that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and would persist in countering security risks.

The refusal underscores persisting friction between Washington and the Israeli leadership. While the White House had recently touted the plan as a path toward enduring stability, Netanyahu faces complex domestic pressures ahead of Israel's planned parliamentary election on October 27, navigating demands from hardline coalition allies alongside relations with the United States.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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