Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, saying the military will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. The rejection comes after Trump’s Board of Peace last month announced a "complete disarmament" agreement with Hamas, contingent on Israel ending all aggression and pulling out. Netanyahu’s stance signals a blow to Trump’s peace initiative, even as he discusses the path forward with U.S. officials.
The Rejection
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday told a cabinet meeting that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. He said the Israel Defense Forces would not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed" and would continue to thwart threats. Netanyahu added he is in discussions with U.S. officials over how to proceed, stating, "They have ideas; some are acceptable and some are not."
The Disarmament Stalemate
Trump’s Board of Peace last month said it had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. But Hamas made handing over heavy weapons conditional on Israel ending "all forms of aggression" and withdrawing forces. Netanyahu called the idea of disarmament before withdrawal "fictitious disarmament." Israel has continued to carry out strikes on Gaza since agreeing to an initial ceasefire in the territory last October.
Political Pressures
Just months before Israeli elections, Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right allies to abandon the Gaza plan. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir dismissed the draft as "not acceptable" and demanded a new cabinet vote. The rejection delivers another blow to Trump’s peace plan, which was originally announced in September last year. That plan included the creation of the Board of Peace, disarmament of Hamas, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and reconstruction of Gaza.
What's Next
The U.S. is expected to continue consultations with Israeli officials, but it remains unclear whether Washington can bridge the gap between Netanyahu’s demands and Hamas’s conditions. Netanyahu's cabinet may face further votes on the plan as far-right ministers push for a harder line, leaving the fate of Trump’s peace initiative uncertain.
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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says
