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Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament

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Posted Oct 13, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-13-1630
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the country's rejection of the framework, which Hamas had endorsed in late July. The announcement underscores growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem, even as the Israeli military recently scaled back operations in Gaza following American pressure.

Netanyahu's refusal comes as he prepares for a national election scheduled for October 27. The prime minister is attempting to balance the demands of his far-right coalition partners against maintaining crucial diplomatic and military support from the United States.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • 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.

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