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Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm

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Posted Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-17-0400
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan, stating military forces will not pull out of Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the 15-point peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli troops will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the formal rejection of the US-backed proposal, which Hamas had endorsed in late July. The decision comes despite a noticeable decrease in Israeli military operations following diplomatic pressure from Washington.

The public refusal underscores mounting strain between Netanyahu and the US administration. The prime minister faces delicate domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing far-right coalition partners who oppose territorial concessions against demands from key international allies.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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