Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a U.S.-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, and despite receiving assurances that Israel would not need to start withdrawing in Gaza…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a recently endorsed Gaza plan by the United States, marking a divergence from President Donald Trump's stance. This move comes as Netanyahu seeks to bolster his political base ahead of closely contested elections. After a week of mounting criticism of the plan, and despite receiving assurances that Israel wouldn't need to initiate an immediate Gaza withdrawal, Netanyahu firmly opposed the 15-point agreement, as referenced by him.
The Israeli military will only commence withdrawal once Hamas is definitively disarmed, and Israel will persist in countering threats against its forces and citizens, he informed during a cabinet session. While Netanyahu referred to Trump as "our greatest friend in the White House," he simultaneously made evident his readiness to oppose him, expressing Israel's objections to the United States.
The plan, crafted by Hamas, includes various elements, some of which may be deemed acceptable by Israel.
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