Israel rejects US Gaza peace proposal until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli troops will not pull out from the enclave until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed".

Addressing his cabinet in televised comments, Netanyahu insisted that the military will maintain operations to neutralize threats against its forces, despite a recent slowdown in offensive actions following diplomatic pressure from Washington. The rejection comes as Netanyahu navigates domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from right-wing coalition allies against relations with the White House.

Although Hamas accepted the US-backed framework in late July, Israel's refusal leaves international peace negotiations at a standstill.

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