Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point [1] peace plan for Gaza proposed by Donald Trump on Sunday.
The rejection signals a deepening divide over the conditions for ending the conflict, as Israel maintains that security guarantees must precede any territorial withdrawal.
Speaking during a televised address to his right-wing coalition, Netanyahu said Israel cannot accept a peace roadmap that does not guarantee the total disarmament of Hamas [2]. He said that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed [1].
The proposed plan consists of 15 [1] specific points aimed at establishing a framework for peace in the region. However, Netanyahu said the current proposal is insufficient without a verified guarantee that Hamas no longer possesses military capabilities [2].
This public dismissal comes as Netanyahu faces domestic political pressure. Recent data indicates his poll numbers are declining [3] ahead of the Israeli election scheduled for Oct. 27, 2026 [3].
Netanyahu's insistence on full disarmament remains a primary sticking point in negotiations. The prime minister's address to his coalition underscores the internal pressure to maintain a hardline stance on Gaza's security architecture.
“We will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed.”
The rejection of the 15-point plan highlights the fundamental gap between international diplomatic efforts and Israel's current security requirements. By tying withdrawal strictly to the total disarmament of Hamas, Netanyahu is aligning himself with his right-wing coalition and prioritizing military objectives over the proposed U.S. roadmap, even as he faces a challenging electoral landscape in October.
