Netanyahu firmly rejects US-backed Gaza peace framework
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding the full disarmament of Hamas before any military withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally dismissed a 15-point Gaza peace proposal endorsed by US President Donald Trump, maintaining that Israeli forces will not leave the enclave without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and confirmed that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" previously accepted by Hamas in late July.
The public repudiation highlights mounting diplomatic strain between Washington and Tel Aviv, despite Israeli military operations scaling back under American pressure. Netanyahu faces intense political dilemmas ahead of a general election scheduled for October 27, caught between demands from far-right coalition partners against making concessions and pressure from his primary international ally to advance peace negotiations.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.