Middle East: Netanyahu Says Israel Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan
August 9, 2026 | 09:16 pmIn March 2026, social media was abuzz with rumors that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been killed or seriously injured in an Iranian missile attack. These speculations. . .
August 9, 2026 | 09:16 pmIn March 2026, social media was abuzz with rumors that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been killed or seriously injured in an Iranian missile attack. These speculations intensified because Netanyahu had not appeared in public for several days without any recent documentation, while the Israeli government's silence during that initial period further fueled public skepticism. ShutterstockTEMPO. CO, Jakarta- Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuannounced that Israel has rejected U. S. President Donald Trump's15-point plan for Gaza. According toDW, the prime minister stressed that the Israeli military will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. "Israel rejects the 15-point document. The IDF (Israel's military, known as the Israel Defense Forces) will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens," Netanyahu said at a Cabinet meeting. Last month, Trump announced that hisBoard of Peace had reached a "historic" agreement with Hamas and other Palestinian militant groupsin the Gaza Strip to disarm. Israel designatesHamasas a terrorist group, alongside several other countries including the United States and Germany. Hamas urges U. S. to pressure Netanyahu to accept Gaza dealAfter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the U. S. -backed Gaza peace plan, aHamasofficial told theAFPnews agency that the United States must pressure Israel to accept the next phase of the plan. "We expect the mediators and the American guarantor to pressure Netanyahu and his government to adhere to the roadmap and not obstruct the process for internal political and electoral reasons," AFP cited Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim as saying. Earlier, Hamas said it had agreed to the plan to spare the people of Gaza from a possible resumption of war. However, the militant group added that the deal's implementation would depend on Israel first meeting its commitments, including withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Read:War, Terror, Diplomacy: What If Israel Takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?Click hereto get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google NewsRecommendedWar, Terror, Diplomacy: What If Israel Takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?21 jam laluWar, Terror, Diplomacy: What If Israel Takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israel Reports First West Nile Fever Death of 20262 hari laluIsrael Reports First West Nile Fever Death of 2026A 70-year-old man has died from West Nile fever, marking Israel's first death from the virus this year. Israel Hits Lebanon, Claims 'Blatant' Hezbollah Truce Breach3 hari laluIsrael Hits Lebanon, Claims 'Blatant' Hezbollah Truce BreachIsrael says it is conducting precision strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after urging Mansouri residents to leave. Indonesia Urges Global Action Over Israel's Conduct at Jordan Talks3 hari laluIndonesia Urges Global Action Over Israel's Conduct at Jordan TalksIndonesia urges global action against Israel's violations in Palestine, including East Jerusalem and the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, at a Jordan meeting. Indonesia Joins Arab, Muslim Countries on Jerusalem Stance4 hari laluIndonesia Joins Arab, Muslim Countries on Jerusalem StanceForeign ministers from Indonesia, Arab countries, and Muslim countries gathered in Jordan to discuss a joint declaration on Jerusalem. Indonesia Condems Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid New Peace Plan4 hari laluIndonesia Condems Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid New Peace PlanIndonesia strongly condemns Israel's military attacks on Gaza. The latest attack occurred two days after Board of Peace announced new ceasefire plan. New Gaza Peace Plan: Will US Pressure Israel to Accede?4 hari laluNew Gaza Peace Plan: Will US Pressure Israel to Accede?Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last weekIsrael Strikes Gaza Again Despite Ceasefire Agreement7 hari laluIsrael Strikes Gaza Again Despite Ceasefire AgreementIsraeli airstrikes killed 8 Palestinians, including 2 children, across the Gaza Strip on Sunday despite an agreement to advance the ceasefire plan. Iran Warns Against New US Aggression7 hari laluIran Warns Against New US AggressionPresident Donald Trump says the US and Israel will refrain from threatened strikes on Iran to give diplomacy another chance. Hamas Says No Disarmament Before Israeli Withdrawal From Gaza8 hari laluHamas Says No Disarmament Before Israeli Withdrawal From GazaHamas official insists on the disarmament only after the withdrawal of Israeli troops as part of the peace agreement.