Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli troops will not pull out until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace proposal promoted by United States President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms completely.
Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that Israel "rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas. He insisted that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and pledged to maintain operations against potential security threats.
The stance exposes deepening friction with Washington, which had framed the initiative as a diplomatic breakthrough. Netanyahu faces domestic political pressures ahead of an upcoming general election, balancing demands from right-wing coalition allies against requests from his primary international backer.
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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