Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza endorsed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli troops will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
In televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," stressing that forces will remain to counter security threats. The statement underscores a growing diplomatic rift with Washington, even as Israeli military strikes in Gaza have slowed under US pressure.
Netanyahu's stance comes amid heightened domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27, as he attempts to balance far-right coalition partners against expectations from Washington.
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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