Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms
The Israeli prime minister pushes back on a US-backed deal, insisting on disarmament before any troop pullout.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed (claim:1), pushing back on a recent deal announced by US President Donald Trump (claim:2).
The US-backed agreement to disarm Hamas called for Hamas to begin disarming and for Israel to halt its strikes and begin withdrawing from the roughly 60% of Gaza it currently controls (claim:3). The agreement was based on an October ceasefire agreement that ended major military operations and brought about the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza but has stalled on other fronts (claim:4).
Netanyahu reiterated his stance that disarmament should come first (claim:6). He said Israeli forces would continue to "do whatever is necessary to protect themselves, our territory, and our citizens" (claim:7).
It is not our draft. We sent our comments. This is our position.
— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu's remarks marked a rare public display of friction with the Trump administration (claim:16). He again ruled out a troop withdrawal from the Gaza Strip (claim:17).
"We stand firm on our interests, I believe both wisely and firmly," (claim:9) Netanyahu said, adding that his comments were sent before receiving any media campaign on the matter (claim:18).
The US-backed ceasefire agreement last October called for Hamas to be disarmed and for Israel to withdraw (claim:10). An International Stabilization Force was to be deployed (claim:11), and an independent Palestinian administration was to oversee governance and reconstruction (claim:12).
Israel says everything hinges on Hamas giving up its weapons, while Hamas says Israel must end its strikes and begin withdrawing from the territory (claim:13). Each side accuses the other of violating the truce (claim:14).
The deal to disarm Hamas was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war (claim:15). Netanyahu faces a tough battle for reelection in October (claim:5), and his rejection of the withdrawal without disarmament underscores the ongoing deadlock.
Updates
Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Gaza Peace Board, has accepted the board's roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire, while US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee has completed preparations to take over governance in the Strip, and Hamas has expressed a positive approach toward the mediators' proposals for completing the second stage.
Nikolay Mladenov has accepted the Gaza Peace Board's roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire, while US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups. Additionally, Hamas has expressed a positive stance toward the mediators' proposals, and the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed preparations to assume governance of the Strip. In a related development, the Israeli military has expanded its control over the territory from 53 percent to approximately two-thirds of Gaza.
Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Gaza Peace Board, has accepted the board's roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire, which includes the cessation of all hostilities. US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board has reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed institutional and operational preparations to take over the governance of the Strip.
Nikolay Mladenov, High Representative of the Gaza Peace Board, has accepted the roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire, which includes the cessation of all hostilities. US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, a plan that Netanyahu and his team are currently examining. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee has completed its institutional and operational preparations to assume governance of the Gaza Strip.
Nikolay Mladenov has accepted the Gaza Peace Board's roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire, which includes the cessation of all hostilities. Following a meeting between Mladenov, Aryeh Lightstone, and Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli officials and the Peace Board reached a common understanding regarding the intended goals. Additionally, US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board has reached an agreement concerning the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Gaza Peace Board, has accepted the board's roadmap for the second stage of the ceasefire. Following a meeting between Netanyahu and representatives from the Peace Board and US advisor Aryeh Lightstone, officials reported reaching a common understanding regarding the intended goals. Additionally, US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board has reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is currently examining a draft plan sent by the Trump administration and has submitted its own comments to the US. While the Peace Board and Israeli officials have reportedly reached a common understanding regarding the plan's intended goals, the exact process of disarmament and the timing of the Israeli military withdrawal remain the primary points of contention.
Following discussions with Netanyahu, the Gaza Peace Board and Israeli officials have reached a common understanding regarding the plan's intended goals, which include the cessation of hostilities and the transition to civilian governance. While President Donald Trump announced that an agreement on the complete disarmament of Hamas has been reached, Netanyahu noted that Israel is currently examining the draft plan sent by the Trump administration after providing formal comments to the US. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee has announced it has completed the necessary institutional and operational preparations to assume governance of the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel has not agreed to the Peace Board's proposed plan but has sent comments back to the Trump administration regarding the draft. While the Peace Board and Israeli officials reportedly reached a common understanding on intended goals, the exact disarmament process and the timing of the Israeli military withdrawal remain the primary points of contention. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed preparations to take over governance of the Strip.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has received the draft plan and has sent its comments back to the US administration. While the Peace Board and Israeli officials have reportedly reached a 'common understanding' regarding the intended goals, Netanyahu noted that his team is still examining the proposal. Furthermore, US President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board has reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has received a draft of the proposed plan and has responded by sending comments back to the US administration. While the Peace Board and Israeli officials reportedly reached a common understanding regarding intended goals, Netanyahu noted the government is still examining the proposal to demilitarize Gaza. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed institutional and operational preparations to assume governance of the Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has not agreed to the Gaza Peace Board's recent plan, though his administration is currently examining a draft sent by the Trump administration and has submitted comments in response. While President Donald Trump announced that the Peace Board reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas, Netanyahu noted his team is still reviewing the proposal. Additionally, Nikolay Mladenov and Aryeh Lightstone met with Netanyahu to discuss the initiative, reaching a common understanding regarding the intended goals.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has received a draft of the Peace Board's plan and has since sent its comments back to the US administration. While Netanyahu noted that the Trump administration believes Hamas can be convinced to disarm, he emphasized that Israel has not yet agreed to the proposal. Additionally, the Peace Board and Israeli officials reported reaching a 'common understanding about the intended goals' following a meeting between Netanyahu and representatives Nikolay Mladenov and Aryeh Lightstone.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has received a draft of the Peace Board's plan and has returned its comments to the US administration, though a final agreement has not yet been reached. While Donald Trump announced that the Board reached an agreement regarding the disarmament of Hamas, Netanyahu stated that his team is currently examining the proposal. Additionally, the Gaza Peace Board's plan aims to reduce the Israeli military presence from its current 60% occupation to 50% of the territory.
Following the recent discussions, Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is examining a draft plan sent by the Trump administration and has submitted its own comments regarding the proposal. While the Gaza Peace Board and Israeli officials have reached a common understanding of the intended goals, the specific process of disarmament and the timing of the Israeli military withdrawal remain the primary points of contention. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed preparations to take over governance of the Strip.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has received a draft of the Peace Board's plan and has submitted its own comments to the US administration. While the US President announced that an agreement has been reached regarding the disarmament of Hamas, Netanyahu clarified that Israel has not yet agreed to the proposal and is currently examining the details. Additionally, the Gaza Administration National Committee announced it has completed necessary preparations to assume governance of the Gaza Strip.
