Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any troop pullout.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not pull back from the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The stance marks a public rift with Washington, even as Israeli military strikes in Gaza have largely paused following US diplomatic pressure.
Netanyahu faces significant political maneuvering ahead of Israel's upcoming national election on October 27, attempting to balance demands from far-right coalition ministers with pressure from the United States. Concurrently, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi Aramco facilities and Yemen's Mokha port.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 17, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace framework over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US peace proposal for Gaza, demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCIsrael reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan without full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament of Hamas
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael's Netanyahu formally rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal