Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace framework for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli military forces will not pull back until Hamas completely disarms. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," adding that the armed forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The public rejection follows Hamas's acceptance of the American-brokered proposal in late July and highlights growing diplomatic friction between Washington and Israel. Despite the political impasse, Israeli offensive operations in Gaza have reportedly slowed under pressure from the White House. Netanyahu's decision comes amidst domestic political pressures ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27.
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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