Israel rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas fully disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point proposal aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza, insisting that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement highlights a growing policy rift between Israel and Washington, coming shortly after US President Donald Trump announced the framework, which Hamas had previously accepted.

Despite the diplomatic disagreement, Israeli military operations in the enclave have been scaled back following pressure from the United States. Netanyahu's rejection coincides with campaigning for Israel's upcoming national election on 27 October, where he faces political pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions alongside demands from Washington for progress toward a ceasefire.

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