Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Peace Plan Amid Middle East Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the Gaza peace plan announced by US President Trump last month. In a Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu stated that Israel's military would not withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Hamas had confirmed its willingness to disarm as part of the agreement, but Netanyahu said Israel was still discussing plans for Gaza with the US. The Israeli leader emphasized that any withdrawal would depend on genuine disarmament by Hamas, which currently controls more than half of the enclave.
Meanwhile, in Yemen, Houthi rebels have struck a government-held port and an Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, killing several people and injuring others. The attacks have raised fears over threats to strategic Middle East shipping routes and a potential return to civil war in Yemen.
The US and Iran are also working on a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil supplies. The agreement would allow ships to transit without paying fees or tolls during an interim period, but it's unclear if the terms will change before it's finalized.