Israel's Leader Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Says Hamas Must Give Up Weapons First

Netanyahu rejected Trump's Gaza proposal after Kushner met Hamas to advance it. The plan pairs a halt in fighting with Hamas gradually giving up weapons and Israel pulling out. Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm first — reversing the order and stalling the 60-day window opened by October 2025's truce. With elections near, his right-wing supporters shape his refusal.