Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace proposal until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, stating military forces will not pull back until Hamas is disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal championed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
In televised remarks to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and reaffirmed that military operations would continue to neutralize threats against Israeli troops. The framework, previously announced by Washington and accepted by Hamas, marks a significant point of tension between Netanyahu and his main international ally.
Despite the public disagreement, the Israeli military has recently reduced major offensive actions in Gaza following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu faces a delicate political balancing act ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, weighing demands from far-right coalition partners against US expectations.
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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