Israel has formally rejected the Hamas disarmament framework proposed by US President Donald Trump, signaling a significant diplomatic rift that could stall the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Israeli authorities confirmed on Monday that they have communicated their reservations to Washington, arguing that the current terms do not meet their security requirements for a lasting resolution.
The rejection comes shortly after President Trump announced that an agreement on Hamas disarmament had been reached, a development that was also confirmed by Hamas as a key component of the ceasefire's second phase.
The divergence in positions between Jerusalem and Washington introduces immediate uncertainty into the diplomatic process, which has been centered on negotiations in Egypt over the past several weeks.
For markets, the setback undermines the near-term outlook for de-escalation in the region.
Investors have been pricing in a gradual reduction of geopolitical risk following the initial ceasefire announcements.