Israel has officially rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas fully disarms. The decision marks the first explicit rejection of the plan by Israel, according to multiple news outlets.
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel does not accept the draft proposal presented by the US side, which included steps toward establishing a Palestinian government in Gaza. He reiterated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas surrenders all its weapons. This stance comes more than a week after Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations, but Israel has not agreed with the plan’s core elements.
The rejection has raised questions about the future of the Gaza conflict, with analysts noting that Netanyahu’s position could complicate ongoing peace efforts. Al Jazeera highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the next steps, as Israel’s insistence on Hamas disarmament remains a key obstacle to any potential withdrawal. The situation underscores the deep divisions between Israel and the US on how to resolve the Gaza crisis.
