Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, demanding Hamas fully disarm before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal championed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli troops will not retreat until Hamas undergoes complete disarmament. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the agreement, which Hamas had endorsed in late July.
The announcement underscores a growing diplomatic rift between Israel and Washington, despite Israeli forces recently curbing operations under American pressure. Caught between far-right allies and US demands, Netanyahu faces political strain ahead of Israel's October 27 election. Meanwhile, Houthi forces claimed new attacks on regional infrastructure.
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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