In brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point Gaza plan, stating that a military pull‑out will not occur until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. Trump’s Board of Peace, which announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas, claims the ceasefire and withdrawal could follow. Hamas in turn conditions its surrender of heavy weapons on Israel ending all forms of aggression and pulling troops out. Netanyahu, addressing a cabinet meeting, vowed to continue counter‑terror actions until the terms are met, signalling a setback for Trump’s Gaza peace initiative.
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point Gaza strategy, stating that a military pull‑out will not occur until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
The plan, announced in September last year and detailed by Trump’s Board of Peace, promised a complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a withdrawal of Israeli forces, and reconstruction of the territory.
But Hamas has tied its surrender of heavy weapons to Israel ending all forms of aggression and withdrawing troops from Gaza, while Israel has continued strikes since an initial ceasefire last October.
At a cabinet meeting Sunday, Netanyahu said: “Israel rejects the 15‑point document.” He added that “the Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens.”
The prime minister also noted that he is in talks with U.S. officials about how to proceed, warning that some of Trump’s ideas are acceptable while others are not.
With Israeli elections looming, far‑right elements within Kenan‑Netanyahu’s cabinet, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have argued against the Gaza plan, calling the draft “not acceptable.”
The rejection signals another blow to Trump’s Gaza peace plan and underscores the complex dynamics ahead of any lasting resolution in the region.
