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Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal, demanding full disarmament of Hamas

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Posted Sep 1, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-01-2030
Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed peace plan for Gaza, insisting no military withdrawal will take place until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace plan, asserting that military forces will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and vowed to maintain operations against security threats. The statement marks a public rift with US President Donald Trump, who recently announced a breakthrough after Hamas agreed to the framework.

Despite the diplomatic friction between Tel Aviv and Washington, Israeli military activity in Gaza has reportedly eased under American pressure. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces domestic political strain ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, balancing far-right coalition demands against expectations from Washington.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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