Benjamin Netanyahu says "We have proven this in the past" as he rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan

At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected President Donald Trump’s fifteen-point Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli troops would remain in the strip until Hamas genuinely surrenders all weapons, including heavy arms. He also ruled out Palestinian statehood in Gaza or the West Bank while he leads Israel and vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Netanyahu said discussions with Washington are continuing, but described some American proposals as unacceptable and said Israel would not bend on matters it considers essential. Trump’s initiative had touted a ceasefire and complete Hamas disarmament, while Hamas tied any weapons handover to Israel stopping aggression and withdrawing. The disagreement has fueled concern about strains in U.S.-Israeli relations.