Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace framework, insisting troops will not leave Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed. In televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu directly addressed the US proposal, stating that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasizing that no military pullout will take place without the complete disarming of Hamas.
The public refusal signals growing diplomatic friction between Washington and Israel. Trump had previously presented the framework as a key step toward ending conflict in the region following its acceptance by Hamas last month. Netanyahu's decision comes as he balances intense political pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's national election on October 27 with demands from the United States to reduce military operations.
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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