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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Aug 11, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-11-2000
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 withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point US-backed Gaza peace framework, stating in televised cabinet remarks that Israeli forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump presented the proposal, which Hamas had accepted in late July.

Although Israeli military strikes in Gaza have largely paused under pressure from Washington, Netanyahu's refusal to accept the terms highlights a growing rift with the US administration. Facing an upcoming national election on October 27, Netanyahu is navigating political friction between far-right coalition allies who oppose territorial concessions and American demands for a diplomatic solution. Israeli forces continue localized operations to address immediate security threats while the broader peace initiative remains stalled.

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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