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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced Gaza peace plan, insisting that Israel will not withdraw its forces from the Strip.
Speaking shortly after their joint press conference in New York, Netanyahu declared that Israel had secured backing from Arab and Muslim countries and that Hamas now faced global pressure to accept Israel’s terms.
“Instead of Hamas isolating us, we isolated Hamas. Now the entire world, including the Arab and Muslim world, is pressuring Hamas to accept the terms,” Netanyahu said.
He added that Israel would retain security control for the foreseeable future, revealing his refusal to accept a complete pullout from Gaza.
Trump’s 20-Point Framework
Earlier, Trump had unveiled a 20-point framework aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
The proposal calls for an immediate resumption of aid, the rebuilding of war-torn areas, and the creation of a technocratic Palestinian committee to oversee daily governance.
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Hamas would be excluded from power, and the framework suggested conditions for a future Palestinian state could emerge if the deal holds.
“This is a serious plan supported by many in the region. It gives the people of Gaza a chance to rebuild while keeping Israel secure,” Trump said.
Trump emphasised that the initiative had backing from several Arab and Muslim-majority nations and could pave the way for broader peace in the Middle East.
Trump warned that if Hamas rejects the deal, then Netanyahu would have full backing to destroy the militant group.
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“We’re not quite finished. We must get Hamas, but I think they’re going to be able to do this. So now it’s time for Hamas to accept the terms of the plan that we’ve put forward today,” Trump said.
Contradictory Signals
Despite voicing support for Trump’s plan at the press conference, Netanyahu’s later remarks suggested defiance.
He characterised the agreement not as a peace offer but as an ultimatum to Hamas to release hostages while the Israel Defence Forces remain in Gaza.
“Israel will retain security responsibility, including a security perimeter,” Netanyahu said, signalling Israel’s unwillingness to concede on security matters.
His comments cast doubt on the feasibility of the U.S.-brokered plan, particularly without direct engagement from Hamas, which has rejected past negotiations.
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