Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, declaring no military withdrawal will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, stating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu directly addressed the US-backed document—which Hamas had previously accepted—vowing that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement formalizes a public rift between Israel and the US administration, despite the Israeli military having largely paused offensive operations in Gaza following pressure from Washington.
The stance comes as Netanyahu balances internal political demands ahead of Israel's national election on 27 October, navigating pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions alongside calls from Washington for a permanent ceasefire.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Critical Highlighted opposition warnings that Netanyahu lacks the necessary public trust to lead a new military conflict with Iran.
- Tagesschau Neutral Focused primarily on military preparations to lock down the West Bank following violent incidents near Hebron.
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
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