Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza during a cabinet meeting on August 9. Netanyahu declared that Israel would not withdraw its forces under the current framework, stating 'Israel rejects the 15-point document.' This rejection comes after Hamas signed onto the proposal in July 2026 as a pathway towards a ceasefire and eventual reconstruction of Gaza.
Netanyahu reiterated that Israel's core demand - the complete dismantlement of Hamas's military infrastructure - was not met. He emphasized that Israel would not pull back to pre-October 2025 ceasefire lines without this guarantee in hand.
This rejection is the second time a US-backed proposal has been rejected by Israel, following the 20-point plan outlined in October 2025. Analysts have noted that Israel's posture makes future negotiations significantly harder, as Netanyahu effectively requires Hamas to concede its primary leverage before talks even begin.