Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, says Netanyahu
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, says Netanyahu Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/09/2026 - 13:10 PM says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas 'is genuinely disarmed' and will continue to 'thwart threats' A beekeeper tends to beehives with his sons on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood on 5 August 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Israel…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is fully disarmed. The plan, spearheaded by Trump, was announced last month and aimed to end the conflict. However, Israel has continued to conduct near-daily strikes on Gaza since agreeing to a ceasefire last October.
Trump claimed that Hamas agreed to lay down its weapons and that Israel would withdraw once disarmament was complete. The deal would see the weapons placed under the control of a National Committee, which would be the sole authority for registering, issuing, and enforcing weapon laws in Gaza. Hamas, however, has said it will not implement the plan unless Israel fulfills its obligations, including a full withdrawal from Gaza.
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