Middle East War: Israel has not accepted Washington-backed Gaza plan, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel has rejected a proposed plan for Gaza that had the backing of Washington. He characterized the plan as not originating from Israel and confirmed that the country has submitted its comments.

"We are examining this possibility. They sent us a draft, which we did not accept: it is not our draft. We have sent them our comments," Netanyahu stated, according to Le Figaro.

The prime minister's remarks highlight a divergence between Israel and its key ally, the United States, on the strategy for Gaza following the ongoing conflict. While the U.S. has been actively involved in mediating and proposing frameworks for post-conflict governance and security, Israel appears to be asserting its own conditions and priorities.

This public assertion by Netanyahu underscores the complexities and potential disagreements in international efforts to shape the future of the Gaza Strip. The specific details of the U.S.-backed plan and Israel's proposed modifications remain unclear, but the prime minister's firm stance suggests a significant hurdle in reaching a unified approach.

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We are examining this possibility. They sent us a draft, which we did not accept: it is not our draft. We have sent them our comments.