Israel rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally turned down a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and insisted the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The agreement had previously received acceptance from Hamas in late July.
The refusal highlights deepening diplomatic friction between Tel Aviv and Washington, even as the Israeli military recently reduced offensive operations under American influence. Netanyahu faces competing pressures domestically ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from coalition partners on the far right against critical strategic relations with the United States.
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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