Overview
- Netanyahu, who rejected the Board of Peace’s 15‑point document Sunday, said Israeli forces will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully disarmed.
- The Board of Peace plan, presented by President Trump as a step toward ending the war, proposed phased disarmament, a temporary civil committee in Gaza, independent verification, and deployment of an international stabilization force.
- Hamas has told mediators it is ready to begin implementing the disarmament steps if Israel reciprocates with withdrawal and approval, making progress conditional on Israeli moves.
- Israeli approvals for a Rafah pilot reconstruction project and limited movements of international stabilization troops have already been reported, creating a gap between policy on the ground and the prime minister’s public rejection.
- Netanyahu’s stance reflects pressure from right‑wing coalition partners and the run‑up to early elections, and it raises risks for civilians by delaying large‑scale reconstruction and prolonging humanitarian strain in Gaza.