Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting Israeli forces will not pull out until Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and rejected the framework recently accepted by Hamas.
The announcement highlights a growing divide between Jerusalem and Washington, despite Israeli military operations in Gaza effectively pausing under American pressure. Netanyahu's decision comes ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, leaving him balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against pressure from the United States. Separately, regional tensions escalated as Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi Arabia's Aramco facility and Yemen's Mokha port.
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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