Israel rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, asserting troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed peace framework for Gaza previously announced by US President Donald Trump and endorsed by Hamas. In televised statements on Sunday, Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to continue countering threats.
The public refusal underscores a growing rift between the US administration and Israel, even as the Israeli military recently reduced offensive operations under diplomatic pressure from Washington. Netanyahu's firm position coincides with campaigning ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, as he navigates domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners who strongly oppose territorial concessions.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
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 18, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists Hamas must disarm
- Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 17, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan
- Oct 17, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace framework over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US peace proposal for Gaza, demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCIsrael reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan without full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal demanding full Hamas disarmament