Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework put forward by US President Donald Trump's administration and previously accepted by Hamas.
In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." He affirmed that military operations would continue to counter ongoing threats against Israeli forces.
The public rejection highlights growing political friction between Jerusalem and Washington ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for 27 October. Caught between domestic far-right allies opposing concessions and diplomatic pressure from the White House, Netanyahu has maintained a firm stance on security requirements. Despite the disagreement, active Israeli offensive operations in Gaza have effectively paused.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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
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- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands full Hamas disarmament