Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework endorsed by US President Donald Trump, demanding Hamas fully disarm before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza endorsed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and stressed that military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The stance highlights a growing policy rift between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli military operations in Gaza have slowed following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu faces intense political pressure from far-right coalition allies ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, while the US administration continues pushing for the framework, which Hamas had previously accepted.
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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