Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting no military withdrawal will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a US-supported 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. In televised statements to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which had previously been accepted by Hamas following an initiative announced by US President Donald Trump.
The rejection underscores a growing diplomatic strain between Washington and Jerusalem, despite Israeli military operations in Gaza reportedly pausing under American pressure. Netanyahu's stance comes as he navigates intense domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against calls from international allies for a negotiated settlement.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
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
Earlier coverage
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- Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm