Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's latest peace proposal for the Gaza Strip, marking a significant setback for the U.S.-led initiative (timesofisrael.com). The plan, which aimed to facilitate disarmament in Gaza, was met with strong opposition from Netanyahu, who emphasized that a Palestinian state will not be established while he remains in power (timesofisrael.com). Despite the rejection, Trump has maintained that his relationship with Netanyahu remains “very good” (nst.com.my), although tensions have risen over the stalled negotiations.
Trump has expressed frustration with the impasse, stating that Israel will continue targeting terrorists responsible for the October 7 attacks, even as disarmament efforts in Gaza stall (timesofisrael.com). The White House has also claimed that the peace plan is still “advancing” despite the rejection, with the Board of Peace continuing discussions (timesofisrael.com). Meanwhile, Trump has shifted focus to other regional issues, including demands for Iran to compensate for past casualties, though these efforts have also faced challenges (theguardian.com).
