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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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

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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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NYT Published 10 August 2026

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.

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