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Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Proposed Gaza Peace Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza peace agreement with Hamas proposed by President Trump, according to NPR's interview with U.S. diplomat Richard Haass. The New York Times reports Netanyahu is navigating competing demands from his right-wing base and Trump ahead of a difficult election.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.

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Main story Updating Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, in a rare public break with former President Donald Trump. Netanyahu said Israel will not accept the roadmap unless Hamas fully disarms and insisted the IDF will not withdraw from Gaza until that condition is met. The plan, announced last month by Trump’s Board of Peace, aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal. World · 8 sources ·
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.

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U.S. diplomat discusses Israel's Netanyahu rejecting Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan

NPR's A Martinez asks longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass about peace plans for Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an agreement with Hamas proposed by President Trump.