ISRAEL REJECTS TRUMP’S 15-POINT PLAN FOR GAZA, STOKING TENSIONS WITH US - AL JAZEERA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point Gaza peace plan, a decision that has intensified tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv. The plan, which proposes that Hamas disarm and Israel withdraw from parts of the Gaza Strip, was presented by Trump in a brief U.S.‑backed initiative. Netanyahu’s denial came in a rare public break with the former president.

According to reports from The Washington Post and The Guardian, Netanyahu stated that any Israeli withdrawal would only be considered after Hamas fully disarmed. The plan had been framed as a U.S. effort to secure a ceasefire, but the Israeli leader has insisted that security guarantees for Israel are the prerequisite for any concession. The New York Times noted that Netanyahu’s refusal underscores Israel’s insistence on a clear security framework before any peace steps are taken.

The Gaza Strip has been a flashpoint of conflict since the 2008‑2009 war, with renewed violence erupting in recent weeks. Trump’s proposal was part of a broader U.S. attempt to broker a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities between Hamas and Israel.

• Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15‑point Gaza plan that calls for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
• The plan was U.S.‑backed and framed as a step toward a ceasefire.
• The rejection deepens U.S.-Israel tensions and highlights Israel’s demand for security guarantees first.

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