Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan for Gaza
The Israeli Prime Minister said Israel does not accept the Board of Peace’s roadmap to disarm Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza on Sunday, stating that Israel does not agree with the document. The plan, issued by Trump's Board of Peace, envisioned a phased peace process where Hamas would gradually disarm and transfer power to a new Palestinian administration while Israel withdrew troops to a pre-agreed position.
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and that a Palestinian state will not be established under his leadership. This marks the first time Netanyahu has explicitly declared his refusal to endorse the 15-point plan. Meanwhile, Hamas remained committed to the peace roadmap, encouraging mediators to continue pressuring Israel.
The relationship between Netanyahu and Trump has been strained since joint strikes against Iran in February, leading to concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions. Despite this, both leaders met positively in Washington on July 28. Netanyahu's firm stance on the peace plan adds to tensions between the two allies as Israel faces internal challenges and ongoing military operations.
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