Netanyahu Stands Firm: Israel Rejects U.S.-Backed Plan, Demands Total Disarmament of Hamas
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to bow to international pressure, rejecting a U.S.-supported plan and vowing not to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israel's government, under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has decisively rejected a 15-point proposal backed by the Trump administration that called for the disarmament of the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu made it clear to his ministers that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the strategically vital Gaza region until Hamas, which continues to threaten Israeli civilians, surrenders all its weapons. Israel has firmly communicated its security concerns to the United States, refusing to compromise its national safety.
The plan, announced by President Trump in late October, suggested a phased handover of arms to a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, along with a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the area still under Israeli control. The proposal, touted as a breakthrough by the U.S. Board of Peace, followed earlier negotiations that resulted in a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Netanyahu, who is standing for re-election and defending Israel's security, stated that Israel is 'ruling out the 15-point plan' and stressed that any withdrawal would only occur if Hamas is fully disarmed. This principled rejection marks a clear and public divergence from the Trump administration's softer approach, reaffirming Israel's unwavering commitment to the safety of its citizens and the defeat of terrorism.