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

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Posted Aug 19, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-19-1830
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework championed by US President Donald Trump, asserting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to maintain operations against security threats. Hamas had previously agreed to the proposal in late July.

The announcement highlights growing friction between Washington and Tel Aviv. Observers note Netanyahu faces acute domestic pressure as he campaigns ahead of general elections in October, attempting to balance demands from right-wing coalition partners against US diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the conflict.

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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