Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the US-backed “15-point” plan for Gaza and says Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas fully disarms. Netanyahu tells his cabinet that Israel’s military will continue to “thwart threats” against Israeli forces and citizens, and he calls for a “true” dismantling of Hamas weapons before any pullout.
Multiple outlets report that the plan is linked to US President Donald Trump’s proposal, which he hails as a step toward lasting security through the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Hamas, in turn, says it will not hand over heavy weapons unless Israel ends aggression and withdraws from the territory, setting up a standoff over sequencing. Several reports also note growing Israeli criticism of the plan, including from Netanyahu’s right-wing allies, and describe political pressure as elections approach.
