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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Oct 9, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-09-0130
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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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 fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli military forces will not pull back from the enclave until Hamas undergoes total disarmament.

In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the rejection of the document previously accepted by Hamas. The announcement marks a public disagreement with Washington, despite Israel recently pausing military offensives under American diplomatic pressure.

Netanyahu's position comes amid political maneuvering ahead of Israel's upcoming general election on October 27, where he faces competing pressure from far-right coalition allies and international partners. Meanwhile, broader regional tensions persist following reported Houthi attacks targeting Yemeni port infrastructure and Saudi oil facilities.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
    • Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
    • France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

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