Event
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza, stating that the Israeli military will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Netanyahu described previous disarmament claims as "fictitious" and confirmed ongoing discussions with US officials regarding the plan's implementation. The rejection comes amid pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of upcoming Israeli elections.
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The Israeli government has formally rejected a 15-point peace plan endorsed by Hamas, citing the need for complete disarmament. The move underscores growing political tensions within Israel and diverges from recent diplomatic breakthroughs announced by the White House.
Background
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza, asserting that the Israeli military will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Netanyahu dismissed previous disarmament claims as "fictitious" and confirmed that Israel is currently in discussions with US officials regarding the plan's implementation, noting that while some elements are acceptable, others are not. The rejection occurs amid significant pressure from far-right coalition partners, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, ahead of upcoming Israeli elections. Trump’s Board of Peace had previously announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a condition Hamas had stated was contingent on Israel ending all aggression and withdrawing its forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza, asserting that the Israeli military will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Netanyahu dismissed previous disarmament claims
Fact cards
Key entities: Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Board of Peace, Itamar Ben Gvir.
September last year: Trump’s 15-point plan is announced, including the creation of the Board of Peace to oversee implementation, disarmament of Hamas, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and reconstruction of Gaza. October last year: Israel agrees to an initial ceasefire in Gaza. Early
Timeline
Trump’s 15-point plan is announced, including the creation of the Board of Peace to oversee implementation, disarmament of Hamas, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and reconstruction of Gaza.
Israel agrees to an initial ceasefire in Gaza.
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least four people in Ukraine, including a child in Kyiv.
Ukrainian forces strike another oil refinery in Russia.
Netanyahu makes the rejection statement during a cabinet meeting.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir dismisses the draft plan as "not acceptable" and calls for a new cabinet vote.
Israel continues to carry out strikes on Gaza; Ukrainian forces conduct near-daily long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities.