Netanyahu reaffirms rejection of US Gaza plan without full Hamas disarmament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government's refusal to accept a 15-point US-backed peace framework for Gaza, maintaining that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.

In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document." The diplomatic framework, championed by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas in late July, sought to establish a lasting ceasefire.

The stance underscores persistent friction between Washington and Jerusalem. While the White House continues to urge progress toward resolving the war, Netanyahu faces countervailing pressure from right-wing coalition partners as he prepares for national elections scheduled for late October.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.