Israel Rejects Gaza Peace Plan Proposal Over Hamas Disarmament

Israel remains in discussions with the U.S. over the disarmament of Hamas but insisted any agreement would have to result in the terror group surrendering its entire arsenal.

Israel has rejected a Gaza peace plan.

The 15-point Gaza proposal was presented by the Board of Peace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country is rejecting the proposal. He declared that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

Israel remains in discussions with the U.S. over the disarmament of Hamas but insisted any agreement would have to result in the terror group surrendering its entire arsenal. Hamas reportedly remains committed to a Gaza road-map agreement with mediators and representatives of the Board of Peace.