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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas

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Posted Aug 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-17-0300
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full disarmament of Hamas
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace framework, stating Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed peace proposal for the Gaza Strip, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document." The framework, championed by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas in late July, sought to establish a lasting ceasefire.

The stance underscores persistent friction between Washington and Jerusalem. While the White House continues to urge progress toward resolving the war, Netanyahu faces countervailing pressure from right-wing coalition partners ahead of national elections scheduled for late October.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • 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.

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