Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza endorsed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli troops will not withdraw without the full disarmament of Hamas. Speaking during a televised cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu said Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the US-backed document.
The stance deepens a public disagreement between Israel and Washington, despite Israeli military actions in Gaza easing recently under US influence. Netanyahu remains under internal political pressure from far-right coalition partners opposed to territorial concessions, while balancing demands from the US ahead of Israel's planned national election on 27 October.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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
Earlier coverage
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- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCIsrael reasserts rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament