Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace framework
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his rejection of a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace framework, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any troop withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally reiterated his rejection of a 15-point Gaza peace framework presented by US President Donald Trump. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document."
The framework, which was previously accepted by Hamas, has highlighted growing diplomatic tension between Washington and Jerusalem. Although Israeli military operations in Gaza have largely paused following US pressure, Netanyahu remains under domestic political strain. He faces demands from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's national election on October 27.
Separately, reports emerged of broader regional tension after Houthi forces claimed responsibility for attacks on Yemen's Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco facility.
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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