Netanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace proposal, insisting troops will not pull out until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and declared that military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The announcement comes despite a recent reduction in Israeli air strikes following diplomatic pressure from Washington.
The stance highlights growing strain between Washington and Jerusalem ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27. Netanyahu continues to navigate competing political demands, balancing Washington's push for progress against far-right coalition partners who strictly oppose territorial or military concessions in Gaza.
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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