Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and vowed to continue countering operational threats. The announcement marks a public rift with Washington following Trump's recent declaration of a diplomatic breakthrough after Hamas accepted the proposal.
The rejection comes amid heightened domestic political pressures ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for October 27, even as reports indicate that Israeli offensive operations in Gaza have effectively paused under American diplomatic influence.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Critical Highlighted opposition warnings that Netanyahu lacks the necessary public trust to lead a new military conflict with Iran.
- Tagesschau Neutral Focused primarily on military preparations to lock down the West Bank following violent incidents near Hebron.
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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