Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace framework, insisting troops will not pull out until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace framework championed by President Donald Trump. In televised cabinet remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu insisted that Israeli armed forces will not execute any withdrawal from the territory until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."
The decision marks a public split with Washington despite a recent pause in major offensive operations following American diplomatic intervention. The framework, previously accepted by Hamas in late July, was described by US officials as a pathway toward long-term stability. Netanyahu's announcement comes as he faces political balancing ahead of Israel's national election on 27 October, navigating opposition to concessions from right-wing coalition allies alongside pressure from the United States to secure a peace agreement.
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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