Israel's Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed 15-point peace framework for Gaza, stating that Israeli forces will not pull back until Hamas undergoes total disarmament.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas, reiterating that military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The refusal highlights a growing rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, who recently announced the proposal. Netanyahu's decision comes amid domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's upcoming national election on October 27, as he balances demands from far-right coalition partners against Washington's diplomatic calls for de-escalation.

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Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.