Netanyahu rejects U.S. Gaza peace plan as violence escalates
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, demanding Hamas fully disarm before any withdrawal, as renewed strikes killed 19 Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a Gaza postwar framework announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring, "We did not agree to it. It is not our draft." Netanyahu affirmed that Israeli forces will remain in current positions until Hamas undergoes complete disarmament.
In response to Israeli concerns over a phased withdrawal and calls for an immediate cessation of strikes, the U.S. Board of Peace assured Israeli officials that military withdrawal remains strictly conditional on Hamas surrendering its arsenal.
Meanwhile, violence across the enclave has intensified. Recent Israeli bombardments resulted in at least 19 Palestinian fatalities within 24 hours, according to local health authorities, further clouding the prospects of the peace initiative.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, France24, La Repubblica, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)
How outlets assessed this
- Aug 9, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
- La Repubblica Skeptical Framed Trump's deal as already crumbling following a deadly day of Israeli strikes in Gaza.
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) Cautious Highlighted diplomatic efforts by Trump's peace board to reassure Israel that withdrawal requires full disarmament.
- Cyprus Mail Cautious Framed Netanyahu's rejection through domestic re-election pressures and demands from far-right coalition allies.
- France24 Skeptical Emphasized the rejection as a fresh diplomatic break between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
Sources
- France24 — Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — "Conselho de Paz" de Trump tranquiliza Israel após preocupações sobre Gaza
- La Repubblica — Gaza, Israele uccide 19 palestinesi: si sgretola l’accordo di Trump
- Adevărul — Netanyahu respinge planul de pace susținut de Trump în Gaza: „Nu am fost de acord cu el. Nu este proiectul nostru”
- Digi24 — „Consiliul pentru Pace” al lui Trump a elaborat un plan pentru Fâșia Gaza, dar bombardamentele israeliene s-au intensificat
Earlier coverage
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