Netanyahu Rejects US Gaza Peace Plan: A Public Rift with Trump!
Netanyahu Rejects US Gaza Peace Plan: A Public Rift with Trump!
Israeli PM Netanyahu publicly rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any IDF withdrawal. A rare public clash!
In a significant development that marks a rare public disagreement with former US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outright rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip. The statement, delivered on Sunday, underscored a firm stance that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely and genuinely disarmed, a condition he specified to include both heavy and light weaponry.
Netanyahu's rejection comes amidst what he described as a "wave of rumours about Israeli weakness and Israeli withdrawals on all fronts." He also openly rebuked US pressure to bring an end to conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran without Israel's full agreement and participation. His remarks signal a clear message that Israel's security considerations remain paramount.
The 15-point plan, proposed by Trump's "Board of Peace" in July, outlined a phased approach. It stipulated that Hamas would disarm its forces in exchange for a complete Israeli military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Following this, the plan envisioned an eventual transition of power to an independent Palestinian National Committee.
However, the Israeli leader's primary contention lies with the sequence of these events. While Trump had suggested a staged implementation, Netanyahu insists on a full and verified disarmament of Hamas as a prerequisite for any further steps or the implementation of the wider deal. He emphasized the need for "genuine disarmament, not fictitious disarmament," indicating ongoing discussions with US counterparts on this critical issue. This divergence highlights a key stumbling block in the Trump administration's broader efforts to broker peace in the volatile Middle East region.
