Israeli strikes intensify in Gaza as Netanyahu rejects US peace proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US peace framework for Gaza, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms, as heavy strikes killed 19 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israel "did not agree to it" and declaring "it is not our draft." Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces will remain in their present positions across Gaza until Hamas undergoes verifiable disarmament.
In response to concerns that Hamas might regain control if Israeli troops pull back, Trump's Peace Council assured Israeli officials that military withdrawal remains conditional on the complete disarming of Hamas.
Despite diplomatic assurances, violence in the enclave has escalated. Health officials in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 19 people within 24 hours, marking one of the deadliest days since the US initiative was introduced.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, La Repubblica, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 10, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
- La Repubblica Alarmed Framed the recent violence as evidence that Trump's peace plan has already crumbled on the ground.
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) Cautious Emphasized the US Peace Council's efforts to reassure Israel that military withdrawal depends on Hamas disarming.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
- France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
Sources
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — "Conselho de Paz" de Trump tranquiliza Israel após preocupações sobre Gaza
- La Repubblica — Gaza, Israele uccide 19 palestinesi: si sgretola l’accordo di Trump
- Adevărul — Netanyahu respinge planul de pace susținut de Trump în Gaza: „Nu am fost de acord cu el. Nu este proiectul nostru”
- Digi24 — „Consiliul pentru Pace” al lui Trump a elaborat un plan pentru Fâșia Gaza, dar bombardamentele israeliene s-au intensificat
- HotNews — Netanyahu respinge planul de pace al Statelor Unite pentru Gaza: Israelul nu se retrage până când Hamas nu este „dezarmat cu adevărat”
Earlier coverage
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament of Hamas
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael's Netanyahu formally rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm