Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking in televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."

The announcement highlights growing friction between Washington and Jerusalem over the peace initiative, which Hamas had endorsed in late July. Netanyahu faces significant domestic pressure from far-right coalition partners as he prepares for Israel's national election scheduled for October 27. Despite the Prime Minister's firm public stance, observers note that Israeli offensive military operations in Gaza have slowed substantially in response to diplomatic pressure from the United States.

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