Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan, vows no military pullout until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel will not withdraw its military forces until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. The prime minister's firm stance comes amid pushback from his right-wing base ahead of upcoming elections.

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Israel rejects the 15-point document.

Netanyahu stated in a cabinet meeting that "Israel rejects the 15-point document." He emphasized that the military "will not make any withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and citizens." This directly contradicts President Trump's earlier assessment of the plan, which he had described as a "historic agreement" and a "monumental step toward lasting peace and security."

Under the U.S.-backed proposal, Israeli forces were to withdraw from parts of Gaza as disarmament progressed, with an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force taking over security responsibilities. President Trump had envisioned this as a critical step towards Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian government working with his "Board of Peace."

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We are talking about real disarmament, not fictitious disarmament.

Netanyahu indicated that Israel is discussing its objections with the U.S., acknowledging that some proposed ideas are acceptable while others are not. He stressed the need for "real disarmament, not fictitious disarmament," a goal that members of the Board of Peace reportedly consider unrealistic. Hamas, in response, affirmed its commitment to the roadmap negotiated by mediators, citing national responsibility and the interests of the Palestinian people.

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Our acceptance of the roadmap, despite all the challenges, reflected a sense of national responsibility upheld by the resistance factions, foremost among them Hamas, in consideration of the interests of the Palestinian people.