Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza plan backed by former President Donald Trump, according to BBC reporting published Monday. The plan reportedly calls for Hamas to disarm and for Israeli forces to withdraw from the territory.
BBC reports that Netanyahu's refusal is unlikely to be the final word on the matter. The rejection marks a public split between the two leaders, though analysts cited by CNN suggest Netanyahu sees upsetting Trump as his least-bad option among difficult choices.
The Washington Post also covered the development, framing it as Netanyahu rejecting the Trump-backed proposal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Al Jazeera's analysis describes the move as a veto that highlights the limits of American power in the region.
The New York Times characterizes Netanyahu's position as walking a "political tightrope" on the deal, noting the competing pressures he faces from domestic politics and international diplomacy.
The plan itself, as described across the reports, would require Hamas to give up its weapons while Israel pulls back its military presence. Netanyahu's government has previously resisted such terms, insisting on security control in Gaza.
The BBC's assessment that this is not the final word suggests further negotiations or revisions to the plan could follow. Netanyahu's rejection does not necessarily close the door, as both sides may adjust their positions in response to pressure.
What to watch next: whether Trump or his team responds publicly to Netanyahu's refusal, and whether any revised proposal emerges in the coming days.
