Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected key elements of a U.S.-backed peace proposal for Gaza, reaffirming that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is completely disarmed. The move highlights deep divisions over efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire and a political settlement in the region.

The proposal, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the international Board of Peace, outlines a phased roadmap under which Hamas would surrender its weapons while Israeli troops would gradually withdraw from Gaza. The plan also calls for the creation of an internationally supervised civilian administration to oversee security, governance, and reconstruction.

However, Netanyahu made it clear that Israel will not accept any withdrawal timetable unless Hamas first undergoes complete and verifiable disarmament. According to Israeli officials, removing Hamas’s military infrastructure and ensuring Gaza is fully demilitarized remain non-negotiable conditions for ending Israel’s military presence.

The disagreement comes despite renewed international efforts to revive negotiations after months of conflict. While the proposed framework envisions a synchronized process of disarmament, governance reform, humanitarian recovery, and reconstruction, Israeli leaders argue that any withdrawal before Hamas is fully neutralized would pose an unacceptable security risk.

The continuing impasse threatens to delay implementation of the broader peace initiative, which seeks to establish a long-term ceasefire, restore civilian administration in Gaza, and pave the way for large-scale reconstruction under international supervision. Diplomats involved in the negotiations acknowledge that the sequencing of Hamas’s disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal remains one of the biggest obstacles to reaching a final agreement.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains severe. Millions of residents continue to face displacement, damaged infrastructure, and shortages of essential services as reconstruction efforts remain largely stalled amid ongoing political and military tensions.

Despite the latest setback, international mediators continue to push for a negotiated settlement. Whether the parties can bridge their differences over security guarantees and the timeline for troop withdrawal is expected to determine the future of the proposed peace framework and the prospects for ending the conflict.