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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-19-1930
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 peace plan for Gaza, insisting that troops will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal championed by US President Donald Trump, reiterating that Israeli forces will not pull out of the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and asserted that military operations will continue to counter threats. The refusal underscores a growing rift between Netanyahu and Washington, which recently touted diplomatic progress after Hamas agreed to the framework.

The prime minister's decision comes amid intense domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, as far-right cabinet members strongly resist territorial concessions. Meanwhile, Israeli military strikes in Gaza have reportedly slowed following diplomatic intervention by the United States.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
    • France24 Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection primarily as a major diplomatic rift and new break with Washington.
    • Cyprus Mail Neutral Emphasized domestic re-election dynamics, focusing on pressure from far-right coalition partners opposing concessions.

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