Middle EastPublished: 9 August 2026 at 18:19

Netanyahu rejects US Gaza peace plan, vows to stay until Hamas is disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-backed peace agreement for the Gaza Strip, pledging that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he rejects the US-backed peace agreement proposed for the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will not pull back from Gaza until the Hamas militant group has been fully and genuinely disarmed. He indicated that no withdrawal is planned until this condition is met.

With this statement, the Israeli prime minister has effectively rebuffed US efforts to secure a ceasefire or end the conflict in the region, emphasizing that security guarantees take priority over a swift resolution.

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