Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan Over Disarmament Issues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected a 15-point plan for Gaza that is backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. He emphasized that any disarmament process must be genuine and verifiable, rejecting any symbolic measures.

The plan, which aims to address critical issues such as the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and security arrangements, faces significant hurdles due to the conflicting positions of Israel and Hamas. While Netanyahu insists on disarmament before troop withdrawal, Hamas claims that its disarmament is contingent upon Israel ending military operations and withdrawing its forces.

This fundamental disagreement raises concerns about the viability of Trump's Gaza peace initiative, which seeks to establish a longer-term resolution to the ongoing conflict.