Netanyahu Rejects U.S. 15-Point Plan for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a 15-point proposal for Gaza put forward by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli forces will remain in the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.

Netanyahu’s Stance on the Proposal

During a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu clarified that Israel does not agree to the proposal, which he perceives as insufficient regarding the disarmament of Hamas. He expressed dissatisfaction with the plan’s sequence, which associates Hamas’ disarmament with a gradual Israeli withdrawal and the handover of Gaza’s administration to a U.S.-aligned Palestinian committee.

Reaffirming his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, Netanyahu insisted that Israel must maintain its capability to respond to threats from Gaza. He made it clear in his remarks at the meeting that Israel stands firm against the proposal. “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” he stated.

Conditions for Withdrawal

Netanyahu asserted that Israel will not proceed with troop withdrawal until Hamas completely disarms. He stressed that disarmament must encompass all types of weapons, highlighting the need for a genuine process rather than a symbolic one. This demand clashes with the proposal’s core mechanism, which links disarmament to a phased Israeli retreat.

Although discussions with Washington are ongoing, Netanyahu signaled that Israel would choose proposals suitable to its interests. “They have ideas; some of them are acceptable to us and some are not,“ Netanyahu mentioned, emphasizing Israel’s firm stance.

Continued Operations and Opposition to Palestinian Statehood

The Israeli military will continue to counter threats as long as the dispute is unresolved, Netanyahu indicated. He explicitly opposed the creation of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the occupied West Bank, referred to as “Fatahstan” and “Hamastan.”

Details of the 15-Point Gaza Roadmap

The proposal is part of a broader 20-point Gaza plan and intends to link Hamas’ disarmament with an Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction efforts. Announced on July 30 by the U.S.-led Board of Peace, it outlines specific steps for ceasefire completion and transition.

The roadmap envisages an end to military operations and fulfillment of obligations under an October 2025 ceasefire. A 14-day timeline exists for establishing implementation mechanisms post-approval by all sides. Hamas and other Palestinian groups would relinquish authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), excluding interference in its function.

Security and Governance Provisions

Under the principle of “One Authority, One Law, One Weapon,” police officers’ arms would transition to NCAG authority. Hamas and other militant groups would gradually surrender heavy weapons and production sites, while militia members would be barred from joining new police forces. An International Verification Committee would assess obligations before each process stage.

An International Stabilization Force would monitor the ceasefire, assist in police training, secure aid, and keep Israeli troops apart from NCAG-controlled areas. Disarmament verification would precede a phased Israeli retreat, each stage contingent on meeting previous commitments.

Reconstruction and Pathway to Self-Determination

The roadmap also outlines steps for Gaza’s reconstruction, overseen by the Board of Peace and the Palestinian committee. It aims to establish conditions for Palestinian self-determination, clashing with Netanyahu’s anti-statehood stance. While Hamas conditionally supported the proposal, disagreements about the initial steps—disarmament or withdrawal—remain the primary hurdle.