Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected a 15-point proposal designed to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, signaling a firm stance against any premature military withdrawal from the enclave.

Netanyahu Demands Full Disarmament of Hamas

Addressing the diplomatic effort, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not initiate a pullback from Gaza unless strict security conditions are met. Specifically, the Israeli leadership insists that Hamas must "genuinely" disarm before any staged withdrawal or peace framework can be implemented.

The US-backed initiative, linked to former President Donald Trump, sought to establish a structured 15-point outline to reduce hostilities and outline a path forward for the region. However, Israeli officials maintain that leaving military infrastructure intact without complete Hamas disarmament poses an unacceptable security risk.

Hamas Signals Willingness to Proceed

In contrast to the position taken by Israeli leadership, Hamas responded to the proposal by stating that it remains prepared to move forward with the terms of the Gaza plan. The group indicated a readiness to engage with the framework, highlighting a stark divergence in how both sides view the immediate future of the conflict.

Diplomatic Stalemate Continues

The rejection underscores the persistent impasse surrounding international efforts to broker an agreement. With Israel refusing any compromise on military presence without total Hamas disarmament, and Hamas expressing support for the proposal, the implementation of a long-term ceasefire framework remains severely hindered.