Netanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed peace proposal, stating troops will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly turned down a US-supported 15-point proposal for Gaza, declaring that troops will remain in the enclave until Hamas fully disarms. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas, adding that forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The refusal deepens a public disagreement with US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the framework. Analysts note Netanyahu faces political pressure from far-right coalition partners while attempting to manage relations with Washington before upcoming national elections on October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.
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
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas fully disarms
- Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCIsrael maintains rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 26, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on disarmament
- Oct 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCNetanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms