Trump Peace Council Rejects Netanyahu's Denial, Says Israel Upholds 15-Point Gaza Agreement

Senior officials from the Trump Peace Council rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statements denying the 15-point agreement related to Gaza. Speaking to ynet on Monday, they emphasized that their assessment is based on Israel's actual actions rather than verbal declarations. They stated that Israel has effectively ceased targeted killings and is maintaining the ceasefire as outlined in the agreement.

According to the council, Israel is adhering to the original ceasefire line, controlling 53% of the Gaza Strip, with no military posts beyond the designated boundary. They noted that while Israel verbally rejects the agreement, its military conduct aligns with the 15-point framework. The officials added that it would be preferable for Israel's public statements to match its actions, which would strengthen its diplomatic standing.

The 15-point plan is part of a broader "20-point plan" proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump last year to end the Gaza conflict. This plan included the release of hostages held by Hamas, a ceasefire, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and assurances that Israel would neither occupy nor annex the territory. The plan envisioned a gradual Israeli withdrawal coordinated with international forces and Arab states, maintaining only a peripheral security presence until the threat of terrorism was eliminated.

Recently, Israel rejected the updated 15-point plan published about ten days ago, which outlined a phased, internationally supervised process for disarming terrorist groups and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Netanyahu explicitly stated that the Israeli Defense Forces would not withdraw until Hamas was disarmed. The plan calls for all parties to recommit to ending the cycle of destruction, restoring governance, security, and economic development in Gaza, and advancing a credible political process toward Palestinian self-determination and statehood.

The agreement also urges Israel to promptly fulfill outstanding commitments under the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, especially the cessation of military operations, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to maintain a complete ceasefire in line with these accords.