Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his refusal to accept a US-supported 15-point peace framework for the Gaza Strip, declaring that military forces will not pull out until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" that had gained backing from Hamas and US mediators. He affirmed that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" while operations continue to neutralize ongoing security risks.

The refusal marks an escalating divergence with US President Donald Trump, who had presented the proposal as a major step toward regional stability. Although Israeli forces have dialed back large-scale operations under American pressure, Netanyahu faces conflicting priorities between Washington's diplomatic push and right-wing coalition partners ahead of national elections set for 27 October.

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