Israel's Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace framework, stating troops will not pull out until Hamas completely disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal championed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that troops will remain in the enclave until Hamas fully disarms.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which Hamas had endorsed in late July. He stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and would continue countering threats against its forces.
The decision comes as Netanyahu navigates domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners with diplomatic expectations from Washington. Although Israeli offensive actions have recently slowed following American intervention, Netanyahu insisted that a troop pullout remains contingent on complete disarmament.
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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