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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Demanding Full Hamas Disarmament

Aug 10, 2026 05:19 AM CT Gaza Strip Gaza,ceasefire,diplomacy,US-Israel relations,Hamas

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza backed by the United States, citing the requirement for full Hamas disarmament as a precondition. This rejection represents a significant diplomatic setback for US mediation efforts and signals Israel's intent to continue military operations until its maximalist objectives are met, potentially prolonging the conflict and complicating regional de-escalation.

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Israel NEUTRAL

Rejected the US-backed 15-point peace plan, insisting on full Hamas disarmament before implementation.

United States NEUTRAL

Proposed a 15-point peace plan for Gaza which was subsequently rejected by Israel.

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