Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-led peace plan for Gaza on Sunday [2].
The rejection signals a significant diplomatic rift between Israel and the administration of President Donald Trump, potentially stalling efforts to end the conflict.
During a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Netanyahu dismissed the 15-point [1] proposal promoted by the U.S. president. He said the Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against forces and citizens [1].
Netanyahu said that the primary condition for any military exit remains the total disarmament of Hamas. He said that this is necessary to prevent further threats against Israeli civilians and military personnel [1].
The 15-point [1] plan was designed by the U.S. to establish a framework for peace and stability in the region. However, the Israeli leadership maintains that a premature withdrawal would allow Hamas to reorganize, a risk Netanyahu said is unacceptable.
This public refusal comes as international pressure mounts for a resolution to the hostilities. By rejecting the U.S. framework, Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government's stance that security guarantees must precede any territorial concessions [1].
While the U.S. administration continues to promote the plan as a viable path toward peace, the current deadlock suggests that the core requirements for a ceasefire remain unresolved between the two allies.
“The Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed”
This rejection underscores a fundamental disagreement between the U.S. and Israel regarding the sequencing of a peace deal. While the Trump administration is pushing a structured 15-point framework to end the conflict, Netanyahu is prioritizing the total military neutralization of Hamas over a diplomatic timeline. This impasse likely extends the duration of the Israeli military presence in Gaza and complicates U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
