Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal occurs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli forces will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted military operations would continue to neutralize threats. The announcement comes despite recent US pressure that led to a temporary reduction in Israeli airstrikes.
Netanyahu remains under political strain ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition ministers against diplomatic expectations from Washington. Meanwhile, regional tensions remain elevated following reported Houthi strikes in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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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