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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Oct 23, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-23-2030
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal, stating troops will remain until Hamas fully disarms.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump. In televised statements to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu declared that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement underscores growing tension between Israel and Washington, despite Israeli military operations reportedly slowing under American influence.

Netanyahu's refusal comes after Hamas accepted the document late last month. The Israeli leader faces complex political dynamics domestically as he campaigns for re-election ahead of national polls scheduled for 27 October, attempting to manage friction with far-right coalition partners while maintaining relations with his key international backer.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Oct 26, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
    • 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.

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