Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed." Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal" while threats persist, explicitly turning down the framework recently endorsed by Hamas.

The stance underscores growing diplomatic friction between Jerusalem and Washington, even as Israeli offensive operations in Gaza have slowed under US pressure. Netanyahu remains under political strain ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against relations with his main foreign backer. Separately, regional tensions escalated as Houthi forces claimed strikes against Saudi Arabian and Yemeni targets.

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