Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a Gaza ceasefire plan supported by US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu insists there will be no military withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. The plan, which was also endorsed by Hamas, proposes a phased pullout of Israeli forces in exchange for disarmament. Netanyahu faces pressure from his right-wing allies as he maintains a firm stance against the proposal.
What we know
- Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel rejects the 15-point document endorsed by Hamas.
- The plan, part of a US-led ceasefire, calls for Hamas to surrender weapons to a new Palestinian governing body.
- Israel opposes withdrawing forces until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed and continues to address security threats.
- After discussions with Netanyahu, the US Board of Peace clarified that withdrawal would only occur after "complete" disarmament.
- Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is in talks with the United States but will stand firm on its security concerns.
