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Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan

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Posted Sep 28, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-28-0100
Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his rejection of a US-backed Gaza peace proposal, insisting troops will not pull out until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his rejection of a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, maintaining that Israeli military forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the document, which Hamas accepted last month. Despite the political rhetoric, Israeli military operations in Gaza have largely paused following diplomatic pressure from Washington.

The public disagreement highlights growing friction between Netanyahu and the US administration as Israel prepares for a national election scheduled for October 27. The prime minister faces competing demands from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions and Washington's push for a diplomatic resolution.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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