Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm first
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, asserting forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that troops will not retreat without complete militant disarmament.
In televised remarks on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israeli military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement underscores growing tension between Tel Aviv and Washington ahead of Israel's scheduled October 27 national election. Netanyahu faces pressure from right-wing coalition partners opposed to territorial concessions, even as US diplomatic intervention has led to a practical pause in Israeli strikes across Gaza.
Hamas had previously accepted the US-backed proposal. Despite the rejection, Washington continues pushing for a lasting cessation of hostilities.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
Sources
- STV News — Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- The Guardian — Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- Cyprus Mail — Netanyahu says Israel won’t pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms
- The Herald — Israel rejects Trump's 'historic' 15-point peace plan for Gaza
- France24 — Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan in new break with Trump
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