Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas completely disarms.
In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu directly addressed the US-led initiative for the first time, stating that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasizing that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement highlights a growing rift between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli forces have recently scaled back military operations under US pressure.
Netanyahu faces significant political pressure at home ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, attempting to satisfy far-right coalition partners while managing diplomatic relations with Washington.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
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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