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Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Aug 29, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-29-1600
Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any military pullout.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his rejection of a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, asserting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Speaking during televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces." The statement marks a direct departure from US President Donald Trump, who recently promoted the framework following its acceptance by Hamas.

The political disagreement unfolds as Netanyahu prepares for Israel's national election scheduled for October 27. The prime minister continues to navigate competing pressures between far-right coalition ministers resisting concessions in Gaza and diplomatic demands from Washington to stop military operations.

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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