Netanyahu Rejects Trump-Proposed Gaza Peace Plan Amid Hamas Disarmament Claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a peace plan for Gaza proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu's stance was stated just over a week after Trump's "Board of Peace" announced a "historic" agreement with Hamas for disarmament.

Houston, TX, August 9, 2026 —
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected a peace plan for the Gaza Strip that was put forth by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The rejection comes just over a week after Trump’s self-proclaimed “Board of Peace” announced what it described as a “historic” agreement with Hamas. This agreement was reportedly focused on the disarmament of the militant group.
Details regarding the specifics of Trump’s proposed peace plan and the terms of the alleged agreement with Hamas were not immediately available. The nature of the proposed disarmament and the entities involved in brokering the deal remain unclear.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office has not provided further comment on the reasons behind the rejection of Trump’s proposal. The Israeli government’s official position on potential peace initiatives for Gaza has historically centered on security concerns and the demilitarization of the region.
The announcement of Trump’s peace plan and the subsequent rejection by Netanyahu highlight ongoing international efforts and disagreements surrounding the future of Gaza. The situation in the region remains complex, with various proposals and diplomatic activities occurring without a clear resolution.
The contractor’s name for the “Board of Peace” was not provided. The outcome of any negotiations or the specific details of the alleged disarmament agreement with Hamas were not further detailed.
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