Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan, Insists on Complete Disarmament Before IDF Withdrawal

In a significant public break with Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US-backed 15-point roadmap for Gaza proposed by Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace'.

Key Highlights:
- Rejection of the 15-Point Plan: During a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu explicitly stated that Israel does not accept the 15-point document, asserting that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not execute any military withdrawal until Hamas undergoes complete and genuine disarmament.
- Stance on Weapons: Netanyahu emphasized that disarmament must include all categories of weaponry—heavy and light—ruling out any phased pullback prior to total demilitarization.
- Political Pressures: Navigating upcoming October elections, Netanyahu faces intense balancing acts between domestic far-right coalition partners demanding a hardline stance and pressure from the Trump administration seeking a path toward conflict resolution. Meanwhile, Israel has scaled back intensity in certain areas following consultations with international envoys.