Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:00pm on 09 Aug 2026,Sunday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan and ruled out the creation of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank while he remains in office. Netanyahu said Israel would not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. Trump had described the proposal as a major breakthrough aimed at ending the war, disarming armed groups and establishing transitional Palestinian governance. Hamas, however, has also set conditions, demanding an end to Israeli attacks and military withdrawal before discussing disarmament. The opposing positions threaten to complicate efforts to implement the US-backed roadmap. (PC: Reuters)
