Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, insisting Hamas must disarm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace initiative promoted by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas undergoes comprehensive disarmament.

Speaking during a televised cabinet meeting, Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas.

The public refusal highlights mounting diplomatic friction between Israel and the United States, despite recent American pressure that led to a lull in Israeli military operations. Netanyahu faces intense domestic political balancing ahead of national elections scheduled for late October, managing resistance from far-right coalition members against compromises while confronting strategic expectations from Washington.

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