Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15‑Point Gaza Plan Over Disarmament Dispute

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected President Donald Trump’s 15‑point Gaza peace plan on Sunday, insisting that Israel will not withdraw troops until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

The plan, which was unveiled by Trump’s Board of Peace last month, calls for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups, and includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, reconstruction of Gaza, and establishment of a monitoring board.

Hamas officials have made it clear that any hand‑over of heavy weaponry is conditional upon Israel ending all forms of aggression in Gaza and pulling its forces out of the territory.

Netanyahu said the Israeli military will "thwart threats against our forces and our citizens" and will continue strikes until conditions are met, refusing to accept a "fictitious disarmament" as a basis for withdrawal.

Ahead of the country’s elections, Netanyahu’s hard line occurs against calls from far‑right allies, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who dismissed the draft as unacceptable and called for a new cabinet vote.

The rejection marks a significant setback for Trump’s Gaza peace framework, which announced a 20‑point roadmap earlier in the year, and reflects the persistent tension over security, sovereignty and humanitarian concerns in the region.