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Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Oct 2, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-02-2000
Israel rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Photo: STV News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the 15-point Gaza peace proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and reaffirmed that forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."

The announcement highlights growing friction between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli military operations have recently eased following American diplomatic intervention. The prime minister's firm position comes as he prepares for Israel's upcoming national election on October 27, balancing international pressure against demands from right-wing coalition partners.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 2, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
    • France24 Skeptical Framed the move as a direct diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and the Trump administration.
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Focused on Netanyahu's domestic political balancing act ahead of Israel's October elections.
  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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