Israeli Security Establishment Surprised by Netanyahu's Rejection of Gaza Withdrawal Plan
Prime Minister Netanyahu unexpectedly rejected a planned partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, surprising the security establishment. He insists no pullback will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, despite previously attending discussions on limited withdrawals near Rafah. The decision halts a pilot program involving multinational forces replacing IDF troops in Gaza.
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- Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza withdrawal plan, surprising security officials.
- He attended prior meetings approving limited pullbacks near Rafah.
- The plan involved replacing IDF forces with a multinational force in three zones.
- Netanyahu insists no withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.
- Change in stance was learned by security officials through media reports.
- Netanyahu is negotiating with the US on disarming Hamas, accepting some proposals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised the security establishment by abruptly rejecting the 15-point peace council plan that included limited Israeli withdrawals from Gaza. Despite previously attending discussions on partial pullbacks in three areas near Rafah, Netanyahu announced on August 9, 2026, that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from any territory until Hamas is fully disarmed.
The security apparatus had been deliberating a pilot program involving the replacement of IDF forces with a multinational force in three Rafah-adjacent zones, a plan initially approved with American cooperation. These talks also addressed coordination between the IDF and the multinational force, including specific withdrawal points and remaining positions within Gaza.
Sources within the security establishment said Netanyahu’s change of stance emerged only in the last 24 hours and was learned through media reports, despite his prior consent during the meetings. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is negotiating with the United States on disarming Hamas, accepting some American proposals while rejecting others, and vowed to continue thwarting threats against Israeli forces and civilians.
This development marks a significant shift from earlier government discussions and highlights ongoing tensions between political leadership and security officials regarding Gaza policy. The future of the proposed pilot withdrawal remains uncertain following Netanyahu’s public dismissal of the plan.
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