Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan, demanding Hamas disarm before troop pullout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US peace proposal, stating forces will not withdraw from Gaza without the full disarmament of Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally turned down a 15-point peace framework for Gaza promoted by US President Donald Trump, insisting that military forces will not pull back until Hamas completely disarms. In televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and vowed to counter ongoing security threats.
The announcement marks a visible divergence between Washington and Jerusalem following Hamas's earlier acceptance of the American initiative. The rejection comes as Netanyahu navigates political pressure ahead of an October 27 election, balancing coalition demands against US calls for restraint.
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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