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Israel rejects Trump Gaza plan, demands Hamas disarmament
Israel has formally rejected a Gaza deal announced by US President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling his cabinet on Sunday that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is…
The Story in Brief
Israel has formally rejected a Gaza deal announced by US President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling his cabinet on Sunday that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely disarmed”. Netanyahu said Israel rejects the 15-point document, though discussions with Washington will continue. Trump had proposed linking an Israeli withdrawal to completion of Hamas disarmament.
Israeli forces currently control more than half of the Gaza Strip, which has a population of roughly 2 million. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim said the group remains committed to the proposed roadmap and expects mediators and the US to press Netanyahu. The prime minister also faces domestic pressure as he tries to hold his coalition together ahead of elections scheduled for October 27. A fragile ceasefire remains in place.
The Indian Opinion
Two narratives compete here: that Trump’s proposal was a realistic path to peace, or that Netanyahu’s rejection proves he is the obstacle. Both miss the point. The plan was always vague on enforcement, and Israel’s demand for total disarmament before any withdrawal is a condition Hamas will never accept, exactly why Netanyahu insists on it. The real test is whether the October 27 elections shift Israel’s calculus. Watch the opinion polls, not the statements.
Source: siasat.com
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