Israel rejects US Gaza peace proposal until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting no troops will withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly turned down a US-backed 15-point peace initiative for Gaza, stating that Israeli forces will remain in the enclave until Hamas fully disarms. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas and endorsed by US President Donald Trump. He emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and will keep acting against potential security risks.
The public refusal signals a growing rift between Israel and Washington, even as Israeli military strikes in Gaza have diminished following American diplomatic pressure. Observers note Netanyahu faces significant political pressure from far-right coalition members as he prepares for national elections scheduled for October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Oct 6, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
- France24 Cautious Framed Netanyahu's decision as a significant diplomatic rift and new break in ties with Washington.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Emphasized domestic election strategy and pressure from far-right ministers influencing the rejection.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal demanding full Hamas disarmament
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- Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 15, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 15, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace proposal until Hamas disarms