Israel's Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by US President Donald Trump, maintaining that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking during televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and affirmed that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement marks a public disagreement with Washington, coming shortly after the US announced a diplomatic proposal accepted by Hamas.
Although Israeli military operations in Gaza have slowed following US diplomatic pressure, Netanyahu faces competing political demands ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27. The prime minister continues to balance far-right coalition partners opposing concessions 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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