Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan as strikes escalate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza postwar plan, demanding Hamas disarm completely before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the Gaza postwar framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring, "We did not agree to it. It is not our draft." Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces will not pull back from current positions until Hamas achieves complete disarmament.
Addressing Israeli concerns regarding a proposed phased withdrawal and an immediate pause in military actions, the U.S. Board of Peace reassured Israeli officials that troop departures remain strictly conditional on Hamas surrendering its arsenal. However, violence across the enclave has intensified, with recent Israeli bombardments killing at least 19 Palestinians, according to local health authorities, further heightening uncertainty surrounding the peace initiative.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, France24, La Repubblica, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 9, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
- La Repubblica Skeptical Framed the peace agreement as already crumbling following renewed deadly Israeli strikes in the enclave.
- France24 Neutral Focused on U.S. diplomatic efforts to reassure Israel that troop withdrawals remain strictly conditional on Hamas disarming.
- 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.
Sources
- France24 — Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — "Conselho de Paz" de Trump tranquiliza Israel após preocupações sobre Gaza
- La Repubblica — Gaza, Israele uccide 19 palestinesi: si sgretola l’accordo di Trump
- Adevărul — Netanyahu respinge planul de pace susținut de Trump în Gaza: „Nu am fost de acord cu el. Nu este proiectul nostru”
- Digi24 — „Consiliul pentru Pace” al lui Trump a elaborat un plan pentru Fâșia Gaza, dar bombardamentele israeliene s-au intensificat
Earlier coverage
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- Oct 15, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm