Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal pending Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza backed by US President Donald Trump, asserting that Israeli troops will not pull out until Hamas is completely disarmed. Speaking to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed forces "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed."
The move marks a clear rift between Israel and Washington, despite recent reductions in Israeli military strikes under US pressure. Netanyahu is navigating competing pressures ahead of Israel's October 27 election, seeking to appease far-right coalition partners while maintaining ties with Washington. Hamas had previously accepted the document.
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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