Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating troops will not pull out until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The announcement formalizes a public rift with Washington shortly after Trump touted progress on the framework negotiated by his administration's Board of Peace. Despite the rejection, Israeli offensive operations in Gaza remain largely paused following diplomatic pressure from the United States. Netanyahu faces significant domestic pressure ahead of Israel's general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against ties with Washington.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
- 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.
- France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.
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 26, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms