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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

Netanyahu rejects U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, vows no military withdrawal until Hamas disarms

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.