Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan demanding full Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, stating military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull back from the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Addressing his cabinet in televised remarks, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement formalizes a growing rift between Washington and Israel, even as Israeli military strikes have recently slowed under American diplomatic pressure.
Netanyahu's refusal comes amid heightened domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, where he faces competing demands from far-right coalition partners and his primary international ally.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Critical Highlighted opposition warnings that Netanyahu lacks the necessary public trust to lead a new military conflict with Iran.
- Tagesschau Neutral Focused primarily on military preparations to lock down the West Bank following violent incidents near Hebron.
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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