Netanyahu formally rejects US Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli armed forces will remain in the enclave. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that military units "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that Israel officially rejects the document, which Hamas accepted in late July.
The announcement highlights escalating friction between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli forces have recently scaled back offensive operations under American pressure. Netanyahu's firm stance comes ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, as he navigates demands from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions while facing continued diplomatic pushback from the White House.
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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