Israel's Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, maintaining that military forces will not pull back until Hamas undergoes complete disarmament. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," adding that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The refusal highlights growing friction between Jerusalem and Washington ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27. Despite the public rift, Israeli forces have largely halted major offensive operations in Gaza amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, who previously presented the framework following acceptance by Hamas.
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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