Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump
Israeli PM says IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and rebukes US pressure to end wars without his country’s buy-in
TL;DR
- Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza.
- Netanyahu stated Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed of all weaponry.
- The plan, proposed by Trump's Board of Peace, included Hamas disarmament for an Israeli withdrawal.
- Netanyahu's rejection is seen as a rare public break with Donald Trump, potentially influenced by upcoming elections.
- This disagreement could impact Trump's efforts to be seen as a peace broker.
- The conflicts in the Middle East are interconnected, affecting US plans for Iran and Lebanon as well.
- Support for Israel and its actions in Gaza is reportedly eroding within the Democratic party.
- Trump faces a decision on whether to pressure Netanyahu, potentially alienating allies, or let the peace plan stall.