Israel rejects 15-point peace plan for Gaza

The 15-point plan for Gaza initiated by U.S. President Trump faces clear rejection from Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not accept the document from the Gaza Peace Council. He emphasized that a withdrawal of the Israeli army can only be considered after the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Netanyahu also made it clear that Israel is not prepared to accept an independent Palestinian state. During a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, he referred to the security concerns linked to a withdrawal as long as Hamas continues to operate as a militant organization.

The 15-point document outlines a ceasefire and a Palestinian transitional administration among other proposals. However, these initiatives have been deemed insufficient by the Israeli side to ensure Israel's security.

Although the plan has been celebrated as historic, Netanyahu regards the disarmament demands for Hamas contained within it as unclear and inadequate. He referred to the approaches for disarming Hamas as inadequate for Israel's security needs.

Netanyahu's stance marks not only an internal political viewpoint but also a clear position against the American peace initiative under Trump. His statements are based on the still uncertain security guarantees associated with the plan.

No details on the implementation of the plan or potential negotiations regarding a withdrawal from Gaza are available, as the conditions Netanyahu mentioned require a fundamental redefinition of the previous political strategy towards Hamas.