Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. EPAShow caption: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. EPAIsraeli leader says no withdrawal until Hamas undergoes what he described as 'real, not fictitious' disarmamentThe NationalAugust 09, 2026
Israel has rejected a 15-point proposal regarding Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruling out any military withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Mr Netanyahu insists Hamas must undergo "real, not fictitious" disarmament, covering all heavy and light weapons, before any Israeli withdrawal.
The Israeli leader reiterated his opposition to a Palestinian state, saying neither "Fatahstan nor Hamastan" would be established under his leadership.
Mr Netanyahu's rejection risks a collision course with US President Donald Trump, who has long promised to deliver peace and reconstruction in Gaza.
