Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, rules out Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected a 15-point proposal from the United States aimed at advancing the Gaza peace process, declaring that no Palestinian state will be established as long as he remains prime minister. Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely and genuinely disarmed.

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As long as I am prime minister, no Palestinian state will be established.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu stated, "Israel rejects the 15-point document." He emphasized the need for "heavy weapons, less-heavy weapons, all weapons" to be disarmed, dismissing any notion of a "fictitious disarmament." He confirmed that Israel is in discussions with Washington regarding the proposal, acknowledging that while some elements are acceptable, others are not, and asserting Israel's ability to resist unacceptable terms.

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Israel rejects the 15-point document.

The US proposal, announced by President Donald Trump in late July, sought to secure the disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza. This initiative followed an earlier US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. However, Hamas has indicated its willingness to proceed to the next stage only if Israel ceases its strikes in Gaza and withdraws its troops to the "yellow line" established under the October ceasefire agreement.

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And when I say disarm Hamas, that means heavy weapons, less-heavy weapons, all weapons. And we are talking about real disarmament, not a fictitious disarmament.