Netanyahu formally rejects US Gaza plan, demanding Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US-backed peace proposal, ruling out any military withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace proposal, stating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which had previously gained support from US President Donald Trump and acceptance from Hamas. Although Israeli military strikes have mostly paused under pressure from Washington, Netanyahu insisted that security operations would continue to counter ongoing threats.
The announcement underscores growing diplomatic friction between Washington and Jerusalem as Netanyahu balances domestic political pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Critical Highlighted opposition warnings that Netanyahu lacks the necessary public trust to lead a new military conflict with Iran.
- Tagesschau Neutral Focused primarily on military preparations to lock down the West Bank following violent incidents near Hebron.
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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