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Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-25-1130
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting Israeli troops will not pull back without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israel "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed the government's rejection of the agreement accepted by Hamas in late July. The decision comes despite a recent pause in major Israeli military strikes following diplomatic pressure from Washington.

The position highlights expanding friction between Washington and Tel Aviv. Netanyahu is balancing demands from far-right coalition partners against expectations from key foreign allies ahead of Israel's planned October general election.

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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