Israel Won't Leave Gaza Until Hamas Is Completely Disarmed: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire, insisting that Hamas must be completely disarmed before any withdrawal. This stance highlights a growing public disagreement between the Israeli government and the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The friction between Israel and the US over the Gaza conflict strategy could significantly alter the trajectory of the war and regional stability.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a recent deal announced by US President Donald Trump.Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war. It also marked a rare public display of friction with the Trump administration.The agreement called for Hamas to begin disarming and for Israel to halt its strikes and begin withdrawing from the roughly 60% of Gaza it currently controls. It was based on an October ceasefire agreement that ended major military operations and brought about the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza but has stalled on other fronts.Netanyahu, who faces a tough battle for reelection in October, reiterated his stance that disarmament should come first.
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