Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the Gaza reconstruction and disarmament plan backed by US President Donald Trump, dealing a significant setback to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
The rejection signals a widening diplomatic gap between Jerusalem and Washington over the post-conflict security architecture for the Palestinian territory.
According to reports from Czech media outlets Lidovky.cz and Ihned.cz, Netanyahu stated that Israel did not agree with the proposal despite assurances regarding the timing of Israeli military withdrawals.
The Israeli government maintains that its forces will not leave the Gaza Strip until specific security conditions are met, a stance that appears to conflict with the US-backed framework's timeline.
This development complicates the implementation of the existing ceasefire agreement, which hinges on mutual trust and coordinated disarmament steps.
The diplomatic rift raises questions about the sustainability of the truce and the potential for renewed hostilities if a mutually acceptable security arrangement cannot be reached.