Netanyahu says Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, putting him at odds with a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group. endorsed by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, stating that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed. The Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, including heavy weaponry, lighter weaponry, and all weaponry.
Despite its objections, Israel remains in talks with Washington, with Netanyahu describing Trump as "our greatest friend in the White House." The disagreement comes at a politically sensitive time for Netanyahu ahead of elections scheduled for October 27.
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