Netanyahu: No Israeli Exit Until Hamas Is Fully Disarmed
Israel has rejected a United States-backed peace proposal aimed at advancing a new phase of the Gaza conflict resolution process, insisting that its forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is completely disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reports, said Israel would not accept any arrangement that allows Hamas to retain military capabilities, stressing that disarmament must be “genuine” and include all categories of weapons before any withdrawal can take place.
The rejection represents a major setback for diplomatic efforts surrounding Gaza, as the proposed framework sought to move the conflict toward a phased settlement involving security guarantees, governance arrangements, reconstruction and eventual Israeli troop withdrawal.
Netanyahu’s position highlights a deep disagreement over the sequence of events: while Israel is demanding the removal of Hamas’ military capacity before any major pullback, Hamas and other Palestinian actors have maintained that Israeli withdrawal and guarantees must come first before discussions on disarmament can advance.
The development places fresh pressure on international mediators, including the United States and regional partners, who have been working to bridge the widening gap between the two sides and prevent further escalation.
Analysts say the dispute underscores the complexity of achieving a lasting peace in Gaza, where questions of security, sovereignty, humanitarian recovery and future governance remain unresolved.
As the diplomatic battle continues, the fate of the peace initiative hangs in the balance, with both Israel and Hamas holding firmly to conditions they consider non-negotiable.
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