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Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms

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Posted Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-29-2200
Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace framework, ruling out troop withdrawals until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace framework endorsed by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas fully disarms.

Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that operations will continue to counter security threats. The stance comes despite a recent pause in major Israeli military strikes following diplomatic intervention from Washington.

The public rejection underscores growing friction between Israel and the US administration while accentuating internal domestic pressures. Netanyahu is attempting to maintain coalition support from far-right ministers while managing relations with Washington ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for 27 October.

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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