Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by Donald Trump, insisting on the complete disarmament of Hamas before withdrawing troops.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace initiative endorsed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli military forces will remain in the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed. In televised statements to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," asserting that no troop withdrawal will occur until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed and security threats against Israeli forces are neutralized.
The rejection highlights a growing diplomatic rift between Washington and Jerusalem. While Netanyahu faces intense domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, reports indicate Israeli military operations in Gaza have temporarily halted under American pressure. Meanwhile, Hamas had previously agreed to the framework established by the US administration.
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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