Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Trump on Gaza on Sunday, August 9, 2026, insisting that Israeli forces will not leave until Hamas has been fully disarmed.
Netanyahu said Israeli troops would remain in Gaza "until Hamas is disarmed," according to the Financial Times. BBC News reported that Netanyahu used the word "genuinely" to describe the level of disarmament he requires before any withdrawal.
The Trump plan addressed Hamas disarmament as one of its 15 points, both outlets reported. Netanyahu's position sets that condition as a prerequisite rather than an outcome of any agreement.