Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US peace plan for Gaza, stating military forces will not pull out until Hamas is disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-supported 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli forces will not pull out until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" previously accepted by Hamas. He added that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and would continue countering threats.
The rejection highlights a rift with US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the initiative through his Board of Peace. Despite Netanyahu's remarks, the Israeli military has largely paused major offensive operations in Gaza following diplomatic pressure from Washington. Netanyahu faces internal political pressure ahead of Israel's upcoming general election in October, balancing demands from far-right coalition allies against expectations from the US.
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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