Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan, demanding complete Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace initiative, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and vowed to continue countering operational threats. The statement underlines a growing rift between Israel and Washington, even as offensive operations in Gaza remain paused under American diplomatic pressure.
Netanyahu's public stance comes as he prepares for national elections scheduled for 27 October. The prime minister faces competing pressures from far-right coalition partners opposing territorial concessions and from Washington, which is pushing for a lasting agreement.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection primarily as a major diplomatic rift and new break with Washington.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Emphasized domestic re-election dynamics, focusing on pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions.
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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