Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan, demands Hamas disarms before withdrawal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework supported by US President Donald Trump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israeli troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The rejection highlights growing friction between Netanyahu and Washington, despite Israeli military operations in Gaza scaling back following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu faces domestic political pressure ahead of Israel's national election on October 27, balancing relations with the United States against far-right coalition allies who vehemently oppose concessions to Hamas.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
Sources
- STV News — Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- The Guardian — Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- Cyprus Mail — Netanyahu says Israel won’t pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms
- The Herald — Israel rejects Trump's 'historic' 15-point peace plan for Gaza
- France24 — Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan in new break with Trump
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