Gaza War: Netanyahu rejects Trump's peace plan, vows no Palestinian state on his watch

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza, which was brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump and reportedly accepted by Hamas. Netanyahu declared that "as long as I am prime minister, a Palestinian state will not be established – neither in Gaza nor in the West Bank," referring to the West Bank by its biblical names, Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu explicitly stated, "I heard people say: 'You didn't say that.' So I'll say it again: Israel rejects the 15-point document." He emphasized that the Israeli Defense Forces will withdraw from Gaza only after Hamas has been "completely disarmed." The conflict, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant destruction and a high death toll in Gaza, with over 73,000 reported fatalities.

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So long as I am prime minister, a Palestinian state will not be established – neither in Gaza nor in the West Bank.

Former President Trump presented his 20-point peace plan for the region in September 2025, leading to an official ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October of that year. The plan included Hamas's disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the establishment of a civilian administration. However, the plan faced criticism from its inception and has been hindered by events like the war in Iran. Israel has also been accused of repeatedly violating the ceasefire terms, with the Gaza Ministry of Health reporting at least 1,254 deaths during the ceasefire period.

Recent developments have shown cautious signs of progress in peace negotiations. In July, Hamas announced it would dissolve its administration in Gaza and hand over power to a group of Palestinian technocrats. This technocratic committee is intended to manage public services and civilian administration post-war, although Hamas stated it would still oversee security. Later in July, Trump announced that his peace council had reached an agreement with Hamas and other Gaza armed groups on disarmament, a 15-point accord meant to advance the next phase of the 20-point peace plan.

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I heard people say: 'You didn't say that.' So I'll say it again: Israel rejects the 15-point document.