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Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm

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Posted Oct 4, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-04-1130
Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
Photo: STV News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza proposal, stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," adding that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The decision highlights an expanding diplomatic rift with Washington, even as Israeli military operations in Gaza have effectively paused under American pressure.

The rejection comes ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, leaving Netanyahu caught between far-right coalition partners opposing concessions and diplomatic pressure from Washington. Hamas had previously accepted the proposed framework.

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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