Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan until Hamas fully disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, declaring no military withdrawal will happen until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan introduced by US President Donald Trump, insisting that Israeli forces will not pull back until Hamas is completely disarmed. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document," which Hamas had previously endorsed following Washington-led negotiations.
The rejection highlights growing friction between Netanyahu and the US administration, even as Israeli military strikes in Gaza have temporarily paused under American diplomatic pressure. Ahead of Israel's upcoming general election on October 27, Netanyahu faces conflicting domestic political demands from far-right ministers opposed to concessions and international calls for a settlement.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.
How outlets assessed this
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Frames Netanyahu's rejection as an election campaign strategy balancing far-right coalition partners against US pressure.
- France24 Critical Highlights the move as a major diplomatic break with US President Donald Trump following recent peace framework announcements.
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
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- 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
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan until Hamas disarms
- Oct 25, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCIsrael reasserts rejection of US-backed Gaza peace plan
- Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCNetanyahu formally rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan as Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarmament