US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in February. ReutersShow caption: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance meet I…Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has completely given up weapons
Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected a US-backed plan to disarm Hamas, marking his first direct comments on the matter.
Israel refuses to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has completely surrendered its weapons, defying the deal's phased approach.
The disarmament plan was negotiated without Israeli involvement, between Hamas, the Board of Peace and mediator countries.
Hamas is reluctant to disarm without securing significant concessions, fearing a loss of influence and organisational purpose.
