Netanyahu insists on full Hamas disarmament before any Gaza withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace initiative for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump. In televised cabinet remarks, Netanyahu stated that Israeli military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The public refusal highlights a growing rift between Israel and the US administration, which had recently touted the plan as a major diplomatic breakthrough. Even as the diplomatic divide widens, Israeli military strikes in Gaza have reportedly diminished under pressure from Washington. Netanyahu faces mounting political strain ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, striving to appease far-right coalition members while preserving ties with Washington.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCIsrael reasserts rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCNetanyahu formalises rejection of US Gaza peace plan