Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his rejection of the US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally reaffirmed Israel's rejection of the US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza during televised cabinet remarks. Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed," maintaining a firm stance against the proposal announced by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas in late July.
The rejection underscores continuing diplomatic friction with Washington, even as Israeli forces have recently scaled back military operations under US pressure. Netanyahu remains under domestic political strain ahead of Israel's upcoming general election on 27 October, navigating conflicting demands between coalition allies and international diplomatic partners.
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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