Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document," stressing that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement underscores a growing rift between Israel and Washington, despite Israeli military operations in Gaza recently easing following American diplomatic efforts. Hamas had previously accepted the proposed draft. Netanyahu's decision comes ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, where he faces pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing territorial concessions.
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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