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 plan backed by US President Donald Trump, demanding full disarmament of Hamas prior to any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not leave the enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed. Addressing his cabinet in televised remarks, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."
The stance marks a direct public disagreement with Washington, despite recent reductions in Israeli offensive military operations in Gaza following American diplomatic pressure. Hamas accepted the framework late last month. Netanyahu's decision comes ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, where he faces competing pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions and the US administration seeking progress toward a resolution.
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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