Israel rejects US Gaza plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan, insisting troops will not leave Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government's rejection of a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, insisting that Israeli forces will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
In televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The decision formalises a rift with US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the initiative.
While Israel has effectively paused major military strikes under pressure from Washington, Netanyahu is balancing election pressure ahead of an October 27 vote against maintaining ties with the US administration.
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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