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

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Posted Aug 24, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-24-0330
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 plan, vowing no military withdrawal until Hamas completely disarms.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally dismissed a US-backed 15-point peace initiative for Gaza, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull out until Hamas is completely disarmed.

Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu firmly rejected the framework, which Hamas had accepted following diplomatic efforts promoted by US President Donald Trump. He affirmed that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces."

The refusal underscores fresh strain between Tel Aviv and Washington, despite reports that Israeli operations have slowed following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu is balancing complex political pressures ahead of elections scheduled for late October, navigating demands from right-wing coalition partners while managing relations with Israel's primary international backer.

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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