Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan and demands Hamas disarm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating military forces will not pull back until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza previously accepted by Hamas. In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and asserted that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The prime minister emphasized that Israeli forces would continue to counter security threats, despite a recent reduction in military strikes prompted by diplomatic pressure from Washington.
The stance highlights growing friction between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, who recently announced the plan. Netanyahu also faces internal political pressure from far-right coalition partners demanding a firm posture ahead of Israel's upcoming general election scheduled for October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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
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- Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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- Oct 24, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCIsrael formally rejects US peace plan for Gaza until Hamas disarms
- Oct 24, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 24, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms