Israel rejects US peace proposal for Gaza until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli military forces will not pull out from the territory without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The framework had previously received endorsement from US President Donald Trump and Hamas in late July.
Although Israeli military strikes have largely paused following US diplomatic pressure, Netanyahu's stance underscores a deepening policy rift with Washington. The prime minister is facing significant internal political pressure ahead of an upcoming national election scheduled for October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against his administration's critical alliance 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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