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 framework, stating military forces will not pull out until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not pull out until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu reiterated that the military will maintain operations to counter threats against its troops.
The stance marks growing friction with Washington, which previously touted the plan as a diplomatic breakthrough after Hamas accepted the terms in late July. The decision comes as Netanyahu navigates domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's upcoming general election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against US requests for de-escalation. Meanwhile, regional security risks remain elevated following reported Houthi strikes targeting Yemen's Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco facility.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
- France24 Cautious Emphasized the rejection as a direct diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Focused on domestic election dynamics and US diplomatic pressure that effectively halted active military strikes.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCIsrael reasserts rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCNetanyahu formalises rejection of US Gaza peace plan