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Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament of Hamas

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Posted Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-16-1500
Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament of Hamas
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, stating forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, reiterating that Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Speaking in televised statements to his government, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" previously accepted by Hamas. He added that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."

The decision marks a renewed rift with US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the plan as a breakthrough. Despite Netanyahu's stance, Israeli military offensive operations in Gaza have recently slowed following diplomatic pressure from Washington. Netanyahu is currently balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against relations with the United States as Israel prepares for national elections scheduled for October 27.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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