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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm

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Posted Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-25-2330
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, stating forces will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israeli military forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and insisted on neutralizing security threats in the territory.

The rejection highlights escalating diplomatic friction between Jerusalem and Washington, despite recent American pressure leading to a reduction in major Israeli offensive operations. Netanyahu's decision comes ahead of Israel's general election scheduled for 27 October, as he balances demands from far-right coalition partners with maintaining crucial relations with the United States. Hamas had previously accepted the proposed 15-point peace framework in late July.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
    • France24 Critical Framed the rejection primarily as a deepening diplomatic rift between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Emphasized Netanyahu's domestic political maneuvering ahead of Israel's scheduled October general election.

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