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Israel rejects US peace framework as Netanyahu demands full Hamas disarmament

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Posted Aug 13, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-13-1600
Israel rejects US peace framework as Netanyahu demands full Hamas disarmament
Photo: STV News

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his rejection of a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" previously accepted by Hamas in late July. He stressed that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and continues to counter threats.

The stance underscores an expanding diplomatic divide between Washington and Jerusalem, despite a recent pause in major Israeli strikes following pressure from the White House. Netanyahu faces heightened domestic pressure ahead of national elections scheduled for October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against maintaining ties with the US.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • 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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