Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan demanding full disarmament of Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework backed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. In televised comments to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed".

The rejection highlights a growing diplomatic rift between Jerusalem and Washington, coming shortly after Trump hailed the initiative as a major breakthrough. Despite the diplomatic impasse, military actions in Gaza have reportedly slowed under American pressure. Netanyahu is currently navigating domestic political tension ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against ties with the United States.

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