Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel has not agreed to a US-backed proposal for Gaza, despite receiving assurances that Israeli forces would withdraw from their current positions only after Hamas disarms. The comments came as pressure mounted on Netanyahu from within his ruling coalition over the proposed plan. In a video message posted on social media on Tuesday night, Netanyahu said the team of US President Donald Trump believes it can achieve the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarisation of Gaza. However, he clarified that Israel was still reviewing the proposal and had not accepted the draft presented by the United States.
"We are checking this. They sent us a draft -- we did not agree to it, it is not our draft. We sent our comments," Netanyahu said in the video. The Israeli leader's remarks followed his meeting with the US-backed Board of Peace on Monday, during which he received assurances that the Israeli military would not be required to withdraw from its current positions in Gaza until Hamas had surrendered its weapons. The issue of Hamas disarmament has remained a central condition in discussions over any future arrangement for the territory.
The proposed plan reportedly includes the deployment of international peacekeeping forces in the Gaza Strip and other measures aimed at stabilising the region. However, the proposal has faced opposition from members of Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, who have urged him to reject any agreement they believe does not meet Israel's security objectives. Two far-right ministers in Netanyahu's government requested a fresh vote on the plan on Tuesday, arguing that the proposal did not reflect what had originally been discussed. The ministers are members of Israel's security cabinet, which had previously approved the framework under consideration.
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The political debate comes at a sensitive time for Netanyahu, who is facing pressure from both domestic political allies and international partners over the future of Gaza. While some coalition members have demanded a tougher approach, international efforts have focused on finding a framework that could end hostilities and establish long-term security arrangements. Netanyahu had planned to convene the security cabinet on Tuesday to discuss the proposal further, but Israeli media reported that the meeting was postponed until Thursday.
The delay was linked to internal political developments, including primary voting within Netanyahu's Likud Party ahead of the October 27 elections. The Gaza conflict has continued to generate international diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a political resolution. The United States has been involved in negotiations focused on security guarantees, governance arrangements and humanitarian concerns, while Israel has maintained that any agreement must ensure Hamas cannot continue military operations.
Netanyahu's latest comments indicate that negotiations over the Gaza plan remain unresolved, with Israel still reviewing the details and seeking changes before making a final decision. The dispute highlights the challenges involved in balancing security demands, political pressures and international calls for a lasting settlement. As discussions continue, the future of the proposal remains uncertain. Israeli officials are expected to examine the draft further, while coalition partners and international stakeholders continue to push for their respective positions on how Gaza should be governed and secured after the conflict.
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