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

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Posted Aug 19, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-19-0530
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point 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 peace proposal for Gaza backed by United States President Donald Trump, maintaining that Israeli forces will not leave the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas. He stressed that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and would continue operations to counter emerging security threats.

The decision underscores rising friction between Washington and Tel Aviv after the US administration promoted the framework as a diplomatic breakthrough. Netanyahu faces mounting political pressure ahead of an October general election, balancing demands from right-wing coalition partners against US requests to de-escalate hostilities.

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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