Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting troops will not pull out until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
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 threats against military personnel. The decision comes despite a pause in offensive operations under diplomatic pressure from Washington.
The rejection highlights growing friction between Israel and the US administration. Netanyahu, who faces national elections on 27 October, remains under pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing territorial concessions, as well as from American officials seeking a binding peace agreement.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection primarily as a major diplomatic rift and new break with Washington.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Emphasized domestic re-election dynamics, focusing on pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza plan, demanding complete Hamas disarmament
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- Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace framework
- Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace proposal
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- Oct 19, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
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