An article summarized by NBC News:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel rejects the 15-point Gaza peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, including both heavy and light weapons. His position directly conflicts with the plan’s proposal for a phased Israeli withdrawal tied to Hamas’ disarmament.
Trump has said Hamas agreed to lay down its weapons, but Hamas maintains that disarmament should come only after a complete Israeli withdrawal and an end to hostilities. Netanyahu also reiterated his opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, saying there would be no Palestinian state as long as he remains prime minister. The dispute comes as Netanyahu faces political pressure ahead of Israel’s October elections and amid broader tensions with the Trump administration.
Hamas has called on the United States and mediators to pressure Netanyahu to follow the roadmap, accusing him of obstructing the process for domestic political reasons. Meanwhile, fighting and disputes over the ceasefire continue, with Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violations. Gaza health officials say more than 73,000 people have been killed since the war began in October 2023, including more than 1,200 since the October ceasefire.
