Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, stating forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, declaring that Israeli military forces will not pull out from the enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed," directly countering the framework previously accepted by Hamas and endorsed by US President Donald Trump. Although Israeli military operations have largely subsided under pressure from Washington, Netanyahu's refusal underscores a growing rift with the American administration. The Israeli prime minister faces significant internal political strain ahead of the national election scheduled for October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against diplomatic ties with the United States.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Sep 2, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
- France24 Critical Emphasized the rejection as a formal diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Highlighted Netanyahu's electoral pressure and political tightrope between far-right cabinet members and Washington.
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 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 18, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
- Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists Hamas must disarm
- Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 17, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan
- Oct 17, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace framework over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US peace proposal for Gaza, demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCIsrael reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan without full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm