Israel Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, Demands Hamas Disarmament

POLICY WIRE — Jerusalem, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday categorically rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza proposed by US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu emphasized...

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August 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jerusalem, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday categorically rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza proposed by US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli military won’t withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed.

Netanyahu’s stance underscores the deep divisions between Israel — and the United States regarding the future of Gaza. The Israeli leader’s demand for the complete disarmament of Hamas before any withdrawal signifies a significant obstacle to the implementation of Trump’s plan.

In a separate development, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran’s conditions. This declaration adds another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky provided the latest updates on these unfolding events.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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