Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan, Keeping Tensions High
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed President Donald Trump’s 15‑point Gaza peace plan, declaring Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Trump’s Board of Peace announced last month that Israel, Hamas and other armed groups would disarm, with Israeli forces finally pulling out of Gaza as the final step.
Hamas said it would hand over heavy weapons only if Israel ended all aggression and retreated from Gaza. Netanyahu’s cabinet statement reiterated that any withdrawal would be conditional on verified, complete disarmament.
Despite the board’s backing, Netanyahu faces pressure from his right‑wing coalition to adopt a tougher stance; former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir branded the plan “unacceptable.”
The decision underscores the fragile nature of peace negotiations and could shape the trajectory of future conflicts in the region. Alternate timelines in which the plan is accepted could see a phased pull‑out and reduced hostilities, while the current path may prolong the cycle of strikes between Israel and Hamas.
In an alternate future, the 15‑point plan leads to a swift withdrawal of Israeli forces, a successful civilian reconstruction phase, and a significant decline in rocket fire from Gaza.
