Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan over disarmament demands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace proposal championed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that troops will remain in the enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which had previously received backing from Hamas. He emphasised that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."

The public rejection underscores persistent friction between Tel Aviv and Washington, even as Israeli forces have scaled back offensive operations under US diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu continues to face pressure from far-right coalition allies opposed to territorial concessions as he prepares for parliamentary elections scheduled for late October.

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