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Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament

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Posted Aug 14, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-14-1600
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
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Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas completely disarms.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump and Hamas, declaring that Israeli troops will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel will not enact any withdrawal until the militant group is genuinely stripped of its weapons. The announcement highlights a growing diplomatic rift between Washington and Jerusalem, coming shortly after Trump announced the peace framework.

Netanyahu's stance comes amid domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, balancing demands from right-wing coalition partners against US diplomatic initiatives.

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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