Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace initiative backed by US President Donald Trump, asserting that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas completely disarms.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces." The 15-point proposal, recently endorsed by Hamas, aimed to establish a lasting ceasefire.
The rejection highlights growing friction between Israel and the United States. Observers note Netanyahu faces balancing pressure from Washington with demands from right-wing coalition partners ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October.
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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