Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, conditioning any troop withdrawal on the full disarmament of Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas. He emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."
The decision highlights growing diplomatic friction between Washington and Tel Aviv. Despite scaling back major military offensives in Gaza following American pressure, Netanyahu faces domestic political strain from far-right coalition allies ahead of Israel's upcoming election on October 27.
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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