Netanyahu formally rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting on the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not pull out from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and pledged that military operations will persist to counter potential security threats. The rejection underscores a growing political rift between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli offensive actions in Gaza have slowed following diplomatic intervention from the United States.
Netanyahu's stance comes amid mounting internal political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on 27 October. Far-right members of his governing coalition remain strongly opposed to making territorial concessions in Gaza.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection primarily as a major diplomatic rift and new break with Washington.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Emphasized domestic re-election dynamics, focusing on pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions.
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
Earlier coverage
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