Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework supported by the United States, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas. He asserted that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pointed out that forces will keep countering potential security threats.

The refusal comes despite recent American efforts led by US President Donald Trump to promote the peace initiative, which had previously led to a reduction in Israeli military strikes. Political analysts note Netanyahu faces competing pressures between far-right members of his ruling coalition opposing concessions and Washington demanding progress ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27.

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