Netanyahu Rejects 15-Point Document, Vows No Further Gaza Withdrawal Until Hamas Disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected the 15-point document during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, declaring that Israel will not undertake any further withdrawal from the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully and genuinely disarmed. Netanyahu emphasized that dismantling Hamas must include all weapons, from heavy to light arms, and that Israel will not accept partial or symbolic disarmament. He noted ongoing discussions with the United States on the matter, stating that while some American proposals are acceptable, others are not, and Israel is prepared to assert its position even against allies.

Netanyahu also affirmed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to counter threats from Gaza to protect Israeli forces and civilians. Regarding the prospect of a Palestinian state, he categorically ruled out its establishment under his leadership, neither in Gaza nor the West Bank, dismissing terms like "Fatahstan" or "Hamastan."

Turning to Iran, Netanyahu attributed the recent lull in Iranian attacks on Israel to Tehran's fear of a strong Israeli response. He warned that any Iranian aggression would be met with a severe blow. Praising U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S.-Israel partnership against Iran's nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu declared a red line: with or without a deal, Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons while he is prime minister. He stressed that Israel's existence is non-negotiable.

On Lebanon, Netanyahu reported recent Israeli operations that eliminated militants, including in the Ali Taher ridge area, without providing operational details. He rejected accusations of Israeli weakness or withdrawals on multiple fronts, attributing such criticism to voices that previously opposed actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and against Iran.

Concluding, Netanyahu highlighted recent IDF actions in Rafah, the Philadelphi corridor, Lebanon, and strikes in Iran, underscoring Israel's capability to defend its security interests even against close allies when necessary.