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Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected a 15-point plan backed by the Trump administration aimed at disarming Hamas in Gaza, stating Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed.
- The U.S.-proposed plan involved a phased disarmament of Hamas in exchange for Israel gradually withdrawing from parts of Gaza it controls, but Netanyahu said the plan does not align with Israel’s positions.
- This public rejection marks a rare break between Netanyahu and former President Trump, who had announced the agreement as a major breakthrough last month.
- Despite a U.S.-backed cease-fire agreed upon last October, Hamas continues to control parts of Gaza, and the group’s refusal to disarm remains a significant obstacle to peace.
- Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election campaign, has promised “absolute victory” over Hamas following the 2023 attack that reignited the conflict, underscoring ongoing tensions and challenges in resolving the Gaza situation.
