Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point US plan for Gaza, according to multiple reports. The plan, proposed by the Board of Peace, aimed to secure the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. However, Netanyahu stated that Israel will not withdraw its military from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed".

Netanyahu emphasized that he means the disarmament of all Hamas weapons, both heavy and light. He also reiterated his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, stating that there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank as long as he is prime minister. According to the Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu mentioned that Israel is currently in talks with the US about the disarmament of Hamas.

The rejection of the plan is seen as another blow to US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. Hamas had previously stated that it would only disarm if Israel halts strikes in Gaza and pulls troops back to a designated line. Netanyahu's stance comes as Israel continues to carry out strikes on Gaza, despite an initial ceasefire agreement last October.

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