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Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace proposal

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Posted Sep 25, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-25-0030
Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US-backed Gaza peace proposal
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Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed Israel's refusal to pull troops from Gaza under a US-backed peace proposal until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government's rejection of a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli forces will remain until Hamas fully disarms.

Addressing his cabinet in televised comments, Netanyahu affirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and emphasized that military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The statement highlights an ongoing rift with US President Donald Trump, who had recently declared progress on the diplomatic framework previously endorsed by Hamas.

Although Israeli combat operations in Gaza have slowed under Washington's influence, Netanyahu is navigating pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27.

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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