Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands full Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, refusing any troop withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly reaffirmed his rejection of the 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump. In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The announcement formalizes a public disagreement with Washington, coming shortly after Trump praised the framework negotiated by his administration's Board of Peace. Despite diplomatic pressure from the United States that led to a pause in offensive operations, Netanyahu remains under domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's October 27 general election, where coalition partners oppose concessions in the enclave.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
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
Earlier coverage
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- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms