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Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan ahead of elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected the US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas, putting himself at odds with President Donald Trump. Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu said…
The Story in Brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected the US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan endorsed by Hamas, putting himself at odds with President Donald Trump. Addressing his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu said Israel's military 'will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed,' and reiterated his opposition to the deal, which Hamas accepted in late July. The rejection comes as Netanyahu faces a tight election race on October 27 and pressure from his right-wing coalition allies, who oppose the plan.
Hamas called on the US to pressure Netanyahu to accept the roadmap. Egypt, a key mediator, urged all sides to honour their commitments. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations in Gaza have decreased since the plan's announcement, but localised violence continues. Separately, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a government-held port at Mokha and a Saudi Aramco refinery, raising fears of renewed civil war, while Iran and Oman discussed a temporary arrangement to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Trump's 'deal of the century' would bring peace was always naive, but now the cracks are impossible to ignore. Netanyahu is rejecting a plan his patron pushed, not because he wants a better deal, but because his own election math demands it. On the other side, Hamas is suddenly the voice of reason, calling for the US to enforce terms it signed. The real test is not who rejects what, but whether Washington will actually lean on Israel or let this unravel quietly. What happens when Trump chooses his ally over his own agreement? That will settle the question of who brokers peace here.
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, telanganatoday.com
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