Netanyahu maintains rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his rejection of a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the complete disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his government's refusal to accept a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza endorsed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and reaffirmed that military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The declaration underlines an ongoing rift between Washington and Israel, even as Israeli military operations in Gaza have slowed following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu faces intense domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's parliamentary election scheduled for October 27, while the US continues pushing for implementation of the framework previously accepted by Hamas.
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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