Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement on Tuesday clarifying that Israel has not agreed to a US-backed proposal concerning the future of Gaza. Netanyahu stated that while the US team believes they can achieve the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza, the draft currently under discussion is not an Israeli document. He emphasized that his government is reviewing the proposal but has not formally accepted its terms.

Reports indicate that the US proposal includes provisions for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, contingent upon the successful disarmament of Hamas. Netanyahu’s public rejection of the draft appears to be influenced by his domestic political environment. Both NDTV and SCMP note that the Prime Minister is currently managing significant pushback from far-right members of his governing coalition.

While the sources agree on the core facts of the statement, they differ slightly in their assessment of Israel's strategic position. NDTV suggests that despite Netanyahu’s rhetoric, Israel may have limited ability to reject the plan due to its reliance on the United States as a key ally. SCMP focuses more on the specific details of the proposal, noting that the draft includes assurances regarding Hamas's disarmament, which Netanyahu claims his administration is still evaluating. The situation remains fluid as the Israeli government balances international diplomatic pressure against the demands of its right-wing political base.