Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Vows No Palestinian State
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel rejects a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, asserting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Netanyahu emphasized that no Palestinian state will be established in Gaza…
Detroit, MI, August 9, 2026 —
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza, reportedly backed by the United States. According to Netanyahu’s statements, Israel will not withdraw its forces from Gaza until the militant group Hamas is fully disarmed.
Furthermore, Netanyahu asserted that under his leadership, no Palestinian state will be established in either Gaza or the West Bank. This stance directly contrasts with aspirations for Palestinian statehood that are central to broader regional peace proposals.
In response to the situation, Hamas has indicated expectations that mediators, along with the United States, will exert pressure on Israel to comply with the US-backed plan. Hamas has stated its own commitment to this plan.
The details of the 15-point plan itself, beyond its apparent US backing and Netanyahu’s rejection, were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. The timeline for Hamas’s disarmament and any potential future status of Gaza and the West Bank remain points of contention and uncertainty in the ongoing conflict.
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