The Israeli government has officially declined a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza presented by Donald Trump. While Trump had previously claimed that a breakthrough had been reached with both Israeli and Hamas leadership regarding his plan, the Israeli government’s recent actions indicate a clear rejection of the terms as presented.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified the Israeli position, emphasizing that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. This stance highlights a persistent deadlock, as both Israel and Hamas continue to demand that the opposing side take the initial step toward either disarmament or military withdrawal.

Sources differ on the nature of the diplomatic progress. The Independent reports that Trump claimed a breakthrough had been achieved with the consent of both parties, whereas Al Jazeera and the BBC focus primarily on the subsequent rejection of the plan by Israeli officials. The BBC further contextualizes the rejection by noting the specific condition set by Netanyahu regarding the disarmament of Hamas as a prerequisite for any potential troop withdrawal. The situation remains fluid, with the fundamental disagreement over the sequence of disarmament and withdrawal serving as the primary barrier to the implementation of any external peace roadmap.