Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US Gaza peace proposal, insisting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli military forces will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
In televised cabinet remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces." His statement highlights a growing public rift between Washington and Israel over the conflict's resolution, following Hamas's earlier acceptance of the American-backed framework.
Although Israeli forces have recently scaled back strikes in Gaza under US pressure, Netanyahu faces severe domestic strain ahead of an October 27 election, balancing far-right coalition partners against calls from the White House.
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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