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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Oct 24, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-24-0600
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, insisting military forces will not pull out until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his government's rejection of a US-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, declaring that troops will not pull out without complete disarmament by Hamas.

Speaking during a televised cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The plan, which was announced by US President Donald Trump last month and endorsed by Hamas, aimed to establish a framework for lasting peace in the enclave.

Netanyahu's public stance underscores escalating tension between Tel Aviv and Washington, despite Israeli military operations in Gaza recently slowing amid American pressure. The prime minister is balancing demands from his far-right coalition partners with pressure from the United States as he campaigns ahead of national elections scheduled for 27 October.

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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