Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point US Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point US-backed peace plan for Gaza, creating a public rift with Washington. Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The proposal, announced by US President Donald Trump and subsequently endorsed by Hamas, aimed to establish a framework for lasting peace. Although Israeli military operations in Gaza have slowed recently following American pressure, Netanyahu remains caught between Washington's diplomatic push and demands from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's national election on October 27.
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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