Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US peace proposal for Gaza, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework presented by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet in televised remarks, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces." The announcement marks a direct refusal of the proposal, which Hamas had accepted in late July following US-brokered negotiations.
The decision comes despite a recent lull in Israeli military operations following diplomatic pressure from Washington. Netanyahu is navigating political friction ahead of Israel's upcoming general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against expectations from Washington.
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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