Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, ruling out troop pullout before Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting military forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull back from the enclave until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed."
Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces." The refusal follows Hamas's acceptance of the US-backed document in late July, as well as American pressure that reportedly prompted a pause in major Israeli strikes in Gaza.
Netanyahu's firm position highlights growing strain between his administration and Washington ahead of Israel's scheduled elections on October 27, with the prime minister navigating demands from far-right coalition allies alongside international pressure.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
- France24 Skeptical Framed the rejection as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and the Trump administration.
- Cyprus Mail Neutral Highlighted Netanyahu's election campaign dynamics and far-right coalition pressure alongside reduced military strikes.
- 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.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal demanding full Hamas disarmament
- Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands full disarmament of Hamas
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael's Netanyahu formally rejects US-backed Gaza peace proposal
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 16, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace proposal over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 15, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms