Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarm first
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace plan, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump. In televised statements to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."
The refusal marks a direct disagreement with Washington, coming shortly after Trump claimed diplomatic progress. Hamas had agreed to the proposed framework late last month. Netanyahu's decision highlights political pressure from far-right coalition partners who oppose concessions, alongside his campaign efforts ahead of Israel's national election on October 27. Despite the political rift, Israeli military operations in Gaza have slowed following recent American diplomatic pressure.
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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