Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza, stating that Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. The rejection marks a significant shift in the ongoing negotiations between Israel and the Trump administration, which had previously seen some progress in discussions over the disarmament of Hamas and the potential withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory (news.google.com).
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel does not accept the roadmap proposed by the US Board of Peace, which called for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He argued that such a move would compromise Israel’s security and that military withdrawal should only occur once Hamas has fully surrendered its weapons (thehindu.com). This stance has deepened the divide between Israel and the Trump administration, which had hoped to broker a compromise that could ease tensions in the region (time.com).
The rejection of the plan has raised concerns about the future of peace talks and the potential for renewed conflict. With Hamas continuing to resist disarming, the situation remains volatile, and the international community watches closely as the situation unfolds (kbc.co.ke).
