Trump Administration Undeterred by Netanyahu's Rejection of Gaza Peace Plan, Sees Political Motivation Behind Israeli PM's Statement
The White House remains unfazed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point roadmap to disarm Hamas in Gaza, viewing it as election rhetoric.
By Global Trend Scope Desk
The White House remains unfazed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point roadmap to disarm Hamas in Gaza, viewing it as election rhetoric. The US administration is reportedly aware of Netanyahu's political requirements and considers the move acceptable, provided Israel continues adhering to US requests, particularly in terms of restraining attacks in Gaza. Recent days have witnessed a ceasefire in Israel's bombardment of Gaza, a demand made by Hamas when they agreed to the US-backed peace plan. Moreover, there are indications that Israel is preparing to advance President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal, with the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) imminent. The ISF, composed of international troops, would collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to secure the territory, and the construction of the first ISF base in Rafah, Gaza is scheduled to begin this month. In July, Trump announced a significant stride towards implementing his plan to end Israel's conflict with Gaza, following months of intricate negotiations. The agreement entailed Hamas' complete disarmament and the decommissioning of all weapons by a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, which reports to the Board of Peace, while Israeli forces withdraw from over 60% of Gaza they currently control. However, Israel has yet to formally respond to the roadmap, with Netanyahu stating that Israel does not accept the 15-point document and that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed completely. This election season in Israel, Netanyahu faces skepticism about Hamas' commitment to the peace plan, as the Islamist movement has historically emphasized armed struggle as a core tenet and recently reasserted its authority in Gaza. The Israeli public is also wary of potential concessions due to the trauma caused by deadly Hamas-led attacks, such as the one on October 7, 2023, which triggered the devastating Gaza war. With the upcoming general election scheduled for October 27, any significant moves are unlikely before a new Israeli government is formed. The Board of Peace has been attempting to allay concerns among the Israeli public regarding the roadmap, with the High Commissioner for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, addressing these issues.
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