Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting no troop withdrawal will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli military forces will not pull back until Hamas completely disarms.
Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to continue neutralizing security threats. The statement marks a public rift over the framework, which was announced by Washington last month and accepted by Hamas.
Despite Netanyahu's firm rhetoric, Israeli forces have significantly reduced major offensive operations in Gaza following diplomatic pressure from Washington. Observers note that Netanyahu is balancing pressure from far-right coalition partners against demands from his primary international ally ahead of Israel's upcoming national 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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