US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: US President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza has hit a major obstacle after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the proposal’s withdrawal provisions, insisting that Israel will not pull its forces out of the enclave unless Hamas is fully disarmed.
Netanyahu made the comments during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, stressing that Israel would continue military operations against threats to its forces and citizens until it is satisfied that Hamas no longer poses a security threat.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Trump Gaza Peace Plan Faces Major Setback
Trump’s proposed roadmap was intended to provide a framework for ending the Gaza war and establishing a path toward peace. However, Netanyahu’s rejection of key elements has raised fresh questions over whether the plan can gain acceptance from Israel.
The Israeli prime minister has made Hamas’s complete disarmament a central condition for any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Withdrawal Until Hamas Disarms
Netanyahu said Israel “will not carry out any withdrawal” until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. He argued that any agreement must provide concrete guarantees that the militant group cannot rebuild its military capabilities.
Israel has repeatedly maintained that Hamas’s military infrastructure must be dismantled before a lasting ceasefire can be achieved.
Israel Demands Genuine Hamas Disarmament
Netanyahu also warned against what he described as a “fictitious” disarmament of Hamas. According to the Israeli position, simply removing or handing over some weapons would not be sufficient.
Israel wants Hamas’s military capabilities eliminated before agreeing to a full withdrawal from Gaza.
Gaza War: Why Hamas Disarmament Is a Key Issue
Hamas has controlled Gaza for nearly two decades and launched the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the current Gaza war.
Since then, Israel has conducted an extensive military campaign across the Gaza Strip, while negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage releases have repeatedly faced setbacks.
Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Roadmap Under Pressure
Trump’s peace proposal comes as international pressure grows for an end to the conflict and a political solution for Gaza.
However, the disagreement between Washington’s proposed roadmap and Israel’s security demands could make implementation more difficult. Netanyahu’s latest comments indicate that Israel is unwilling to accept a withdrawal that leaves Hamas with significant military capabilities.
Israel-Hamas War Latest: Netanyahu Vows to Continue Fighting Threats
Netanyahu said Israel would continue working to prevent threats against its soldiers and citizens. His comments suggest that Israeli forces could maintain military operations even as diplomatic efforts surrounding Trump’s Gaza plan continue.
The issue of security guarantees is therefore expected to remain central to any future negotiations.
Gaza Peace Plan: What Happens Next?
The future of Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap will depend heavily on whether Israel and Hamas can reach agreement over disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and security arrangements.
With Netanyahu rejecting a withdrawal before Hamas is fully disarmed, efforts to implement the proposed peace framework face a significant hurdle.
