Israel has turned down a 15-point proposal for Gaza, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized that Israeli forces will remain in the region until Hamas completely disarms.
“Israel rejects the 15-point Gaza document proposed by the Board of Peace,” said Netanyahu during a Cabinet meeting. He stressed that any withdrawal by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will only happen once Hamas fully surrenders its weapons.
Netanyahu stated that Israel is working with the United States on the issue of disarming Hamas. He made it clear that any agreement must lead to the terrorist group giving up all its weapons. “It needs to be genuine disarmament, not fictitious disarmament,” he said.
Hamas has declared its intention to dissolve its governing structures in Gaza. However, Israeli warnings continue, claiming Hamas seeks control similar to Hezbollah. A senior Hamas official, Basem Naim, confirmed Hamas’s commitment to a roadmap established with mediators and the Board of Peace in Cairo.
Netanyahu reiterated his stance with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on defeating Iranian-backed terrorists and reducing Iran’s influence in the Middle East.
Trump hinted at a breakthrough in peace talks, with Hamas agreeing to disarm. However, Netanyahu has expressed skepticism towards the recent Board of Peace proposal.
Israel has persisted in its military operations in Gaza, even after a ceasefire was agreed last October. The disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops are key issues in ongoing discussions over Gaza.
Discussing Iran, Netanyahu stated that Tehran avoids attacking Israel due to the threat of significant retaliation. He acknowledged Trump’s efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear arms, highlighting the strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel.
Netanyahu firmly stated that as long as he is prime minister, there will be no establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza, the West Bank, or anywhere else under current conditions.
“Neither ‘Fatahstan’ nor ‘Hamastan,’” Netanyahu asserted.
He noted that while Israel will continue collaborating with the U.S., the nation’s security requirements remain non-negotiable, particularly regarding the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Netanyahu also reported on Israeli military actions in Lebanon and other regional activities. He praised President Trump for his friendship and reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities.
“As long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” Netanyahu vowed, underlining the importance of Israel’s security.