Netanyahu reiterates rejection of US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his rejection of a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace framework, conditioning any troop withdrawal on Hamas's full disarmament.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his firm rejection of the US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, maintaining that Israeli military forces will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed. In televised statements to his cabinet, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas, insisting that armed threats against Israeli forces must be neutralized before any troop withdrawal occurs.
The move comes amid reduced Israeli military operations following pressure from US President Donald Trump, who had promoted the initiative as a key peace framework. Netanyahu's stance reflects growing political pressures ahead of Israel's general election on 27 October, as he balances relations with Washington against demands from far-right coalition partners.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
- France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 26, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms