Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan pending Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by US President Donald Trump, demanding Hamas fully disarms before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace initiative endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting Israeli forces will not pull back until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to 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 to counter security threats against Israeli forces.
The public rejection comes despite a marked decrease in Israeli strikes inside Gaza following American diplomatic pressure. Observers note Netanyahu is navigating political tension ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing demands from far-right coalition allies against pressure from Washington.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
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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