Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands total disarmament of Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US peace plan for Gaza, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli troops will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to continue countering operational threats. The statement creates visible friction between Washington and Jerusalem, following Trump's recent announcement of a diplomatic breakthrough after Hamas accepted the 15-point proposal.
The refusal occurs alongside internal political strains ahead of Israel's planned election on October 27. Despite the firm public stance, reports indicate Israeli offensive operations in Gaza have slowed under American diplomatic pressure.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCIsrael reasserts rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCNetanyahu formalises rejection of US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 24, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza plan until Hamas fully disarms