Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace initiative, stating troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly turned down a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, maintaining that military forces will remain in the territory until Hamas fully disarms. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas, stressing that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and continue counteracting threats.
The decision highlights growing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Washington, even as the Israeli military has scaled back offensive operations following American pressure. Netanyahu is currently navigating severe domestic political friction ahead of national elections scheduled for October 27, attempting to balance demands from far-right coalition partners against pressure from the United States.
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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