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Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas

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Posted Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-19-1330
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
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Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly dismissed the latest United States-backed peace initiative for the Gaza Strip, insisting that Israeli troops will not pull out until Hamas undergoes full disarmament.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that Israel "rejects the 15-point document" recently championed by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas. Netanyahu stressed that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and would continue operations against emerging security threats.

The public refusal highlights mounting diplomatic friction between Washington and the Israeli leadership. While the US administration framed the proposal as a major step toward ending hostilities, Netanyahu faces significant domestic pressure from right-wing coalition partners ahead of upcoming elections, complicating international efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.

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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