politics
Netanyahu rejects U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, vows no military withdrawal until Hamas disarms
Updated on: August 9, 2026 / 10:57 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan.
- Netanyahu stated there will be no Israeli military withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
- President Trump had previously described the plan as a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other groups in Gaza.
- The plan included Israeli forces withdrawing from parts of Gaza as disarmament is completed, with an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force handling security.
- Netanyahu expressed that Israel is discussing its objections with the U.S., finding some ideas acceptable and others not.
- Hamas confirmed its commitment to the roadmap reached by mediators and the Board of Peace.
- The negotiations originated from a 20-point peace proposal by Mr. Trump to end the conflict that began with Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.