Israel rejects US-backed Gaza plan pending total Hamas disarmament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework recently endorsed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the document, which Hamas had previously agreed to in late July.

The public refusal highlights a growing strain between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli forces have recently scaled back military operations in the enclave following American pressure. Netanyahu's decision comes as he prepares for an upcoming national election on October 27, attempting to balance demands from far-right coalition partners against crucial diplomatic and military backing from the United States.

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