Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point United States peace framework for Gaza, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.

In remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and declared that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The initiative, promoted by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas in late July, aimed to establish a pathway toward lasting stability in the enclave.

The refusal marks a public rift with Washington, occurring even as the Israeli military has curtailed offensive operations under American pressure. Netanyahu faces conflicting domestic pressures, balancing demands from key military ally Washington against resistance from far-right coalition partners ahead of legislative elections scheduled for late October.

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