Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not pull out of the enclave until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."

In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which Hamas accepted in late July. The decision highlights growing diplomatic friction between Washington and Jerusalem, even as Israeli military strikes in Gaza have largely paused following American pressure.

Netanyahu faces competing domestic and international pressures as he campaigns for re-election ahead of Israel's vote on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against expectations from foreign allies.

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