Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-supported 15-point Gaza peace plan, ruling out military withdrawal until Hamas completely disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace initiative for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli forces will not pull back until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The proposal had previously been accepted by Hamas following negotiations overseen by Washington's Board of Peace.
Despite the public disagreement between Netanyahu and Trump, the Israeli military has largely paused major offensive operations in Gaza following diplomatic pressure from Washington. The decision comes as Netanyahu balances internal political pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's general election in October against expectations from international allies.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.
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
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- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
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- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms