Netanyahu rejects 15-point peace plan, says IDF won't leave Gaza until Hamas disarmed

Rejection of the 15-Point Plan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized the weekly government meeting on Sunday to clarify Israel's diplomatic and security red lines. According to the Prime Minister's Office and reports from the meeting, Netanyahu explicitly rejected the "15-point peace plan" recently proposed by the Board of Peace. The Prime Minister emphasized that Israel's military presence in the Gaza Strip remains contingent on the total elimination of Hamas's military capabilities.

"The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed of its weapons," Netanyahu stated, according to reports from the session. He further noted that Israeli forces will continue to operate as necessary to thwart threats against both soldiers and civilians.

Context of the Disarmament Demand

This rejection follows weeks of mounting pressure regarding the Board of Peace's roadmap. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, the Prime Minister has consistently shifted Israel's Gaza strategy toward a rigid disarmament framework, insisting that the surrender of all weaponry—including light arms and the decommissioning of tunnel infrastructure—must precede any military pullout.

Earlier today, the Heroic Forum (Forum HaGvura), representing bereaved Israeli families, expressed support for the Prime Minister's stance. The group vowed to continue protesting against any diplomatic steps that do not include the full achievement of war goals and the total disarmament of the terror faction.

Security and Diplomatic Outlook

Netanyahu's statement reinforces a "security-first" doctrine that has characterized recent Israeli cabinet discussions. By rejecting the 15-point plan, the government is signaling to international mediators and the White House that it views current disarmament proposals as insufficient to guarantee long-term stability.

The Prime Minister's insistence on maintaining IDF positions until a "real and full" disarmament occurs suggests that the military's presence in strategic zones of the Gaza Strip will continue for the foreseeable future. This stance remains a central point of friction with international actors who have called for a more rapid transition toward a ceasefire and withdrawal.