Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, demanding the total disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and pledged that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed".
The framework was initially announced by Washington in late July and endorsed by Hamas, but Netanyahu's public rejection underscores a growing rift with the United States. Despite the diplomatic friction, Israeli forces have recently scaled back major offensive operations in the enclave following American pressure.
Netanyahu faces delicate political pressure ahead of Israel's general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against expectations from Washington.
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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