{
  "id": 376473,
  "title": "‘Know how to stand up to American ideas': Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/know-how-to-stand-up-to-american-ideas-netanyahu-rejects-trumps-15",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T11:44:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/we-know-how-to-stand-up-to-american-ideas-israeli-pm-netanyahu-rejects-trumps-15-point-gaza-plan/articleshow/133066764.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected the US's 15-point proposal to advance the Gaza peace process. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu declared that Israel would not proceed until Hamas is completely disarmed. The prime minister emphasized that this disarming would involve not just light weapons, but all weapons under Hamas's control, including heavy ones.\n\nNetanyahu also clarified that his government was engaging in discussions with Washington, but not all elements of the proposal were acceptable. \"We are now discussing this with the Americans. They have ideas, some of which are acceptable to us and some are not, and we know how to stand up to those things,\" he said.\n\nIn addition to rejecting the disarmament clause, Netanyahu ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state in either Gaza or the West Bank. He reiterated that as long as he is prime minister, no Palestinian state will be established in either territory.\n\nHamas responded to Netanyahu's stance, reaffirming its commitment to the roadmap agreed upon with mediators in Cairo 10 days earlier. A senior Hamas official, Basem Naim, stated that Hamas remains committed to the roadmap and expects mediators and the US to press Netanyahu to adhere to it.\n\nThe group further stressed the importance of implementing the agreement in full, which includes ending attacks on Palestinians, withdrawing Israeli troops, opening crossings, and allowing aid, shelter supplies, and reconstruction materials to enter Gaza. Hamas called on mediators and guarantor countries to uphold their responsibilities and prevent any violations that could jeopardize the process. They further pledged to continue engaging positively and responsibly to see the agreement through and alleviate the suffering of their people.",
  "summary": "Israel has turned down a US proposal regarding the peace process in Gaza, with Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly asserting that Hamas must be completely disarmed before any Israeli forces withdraw. He mentioned that discussions are ongoing with Washington. Conversely, Hamas demands a complete Israeli troop withdrawal as a prerequisite for negotiation, reflecting significant barriers to advancing…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}