Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 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, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue military operations to counter threats against its troops, despite Hamas accepting the framework. The decision creates a visible rift with Washington, which had recently framed the plan as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
Netanyahu's position comes amid political calculations ahead of Israel's upcoming national election on October 27. The prime minister is attempting to navigate demands from far-right coalition partners while maintaining ties with Washington, even as Israeli strikes in Gaza have slowed under US pressure.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- 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.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm
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- Oct 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan over Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCNetanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCIsrael rejects US peace plan for Gaza as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTCNetanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan demanding Hamas disarmament