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 withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza framework backed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."
In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu directly addressed the proposal accepted by Hamas in late July, confirming that "Israel rejects the 15-point document." He added that military forces would maintain operations to counter any immediate threats.
The announcement underlines growing diplomatic tension between Jerusalem and Washington, despite Israel recently curbing military strikes under US pressure. The prime minister's refusal comes as he faces political balancing acts ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, under pressure from far-right coalition partners objecting to concessions.
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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