UPDATE: Board of Peace Gaza envoy Nickolay Mladenov warns that Full, verified implementation of Board of Peace Gaza plan is ‘the only guarantee’ that October 7 tragedy won’t recur. He goes on to argue that the undefined “verification mechanism” and not trust is what the Board of Peace plan is based around, and that “None of the plan that we are preparing limits Israel’s options to react to a threat if it’s imminent and if it’s really endangering its troops.” Noting the not too subtle overtly limiting qualifications of “if it’s imminent” and “if its really endangering” IDF troops, Mladenov highlights the inherent negotiable nature of Israel’s position going forward. He also insists that a step by step process of small sectors be disarmed while Israel retreats from these individual sectors, which is clearly contrary to the designed plan in UNSCR 2803. Netanyahu is correct to have changed his position in working with this Roadmap. It is untenable, and betrays the original 20 Point plan, which was already inherently dangerous as it was originally constructed.
Peloni: This report has been maturing thru the day. Since this latest update in the article below, Channel 12 has clarified that Netanyahu approved the withdrawal of IDF forces from three pilot centers where the Gaza plan would initially be implemented. This authorization however has been withdrawn over the past day, which led to a good bit of confusion where things actually stand. Where they do stand is that the IDF is NOT withdrawing as Netanyahu explains below that
“[The Americans] have ideas, some of which are acceptable to us and some of which are unacceptable, and we know how to stand firm against these things.”
Good for Netanyahu. I am relieved that he ultimately made the correct, while noting that he is under intense pressure from both the US and the Israeli electorate.
All Israel News Staff | Published: August 9, 2026
Damage following an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal area in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. By WAFA (Q2915969) in contract with a local company (APAimages) – Correspondence with Wiki Palestine (Q117834684), Public Domain, Photo by Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimages, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel does not accept the 15-point roadmap proposed for the next phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan and that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has been genuinely disarmed.
His comments come as Israel resists moving to Phase 2 under the current proposal, amid concerns that doing so could restrict its military freedom of action before Hamas demonstrates it’s willing to give up its weapons.
Israel’s position follows a warning from Shin Bet Director David Zini that Hamas could use the proposed transition to prolong negotiations and limit Israel’s ability to conduct military operations without surrendering its weapons.
While Israel is discussing possible arrangements with the United States, Netanyahu made clear that Jerusalem does not accept any withdrawal of IDF troops before Hamas is disarmed.
According to The Jerusalem Post, Zini warned ministers that Hamas could use the proposed demilitarization process to prolong negotiations and limit Israel’s freedom of action, rather than giving up its military capabilities.
Zini stated he believes that Hamas is “dragging their feet” and “waiting for the elections, and then they will see what happens.” Israel is slated to hold elections on Oct. 27 this year.
A key point of contention in the 15-point plan is a proposed 14-day period to prepare for implementation of the next phase. According to Israeli officials cited by the JPost, cabinet ministers opposed steps that could signal Israel had entered that period, which would entail restrictions on Israeli military operations, including targeted strikes against Hamas operatives.
Walla News likewise reported that Israel had not signed or formally approved the Board of Peace’s (BoP) demilitarization roadmap and had raised significant objections to the proposed terms.
The BoP published a 15-point roadmap last week that calls for both sides to fulfill their remaining obligations under the previous agreement before finalizing the mechanisms for implementing Phase 2 during a 14-day period.
Speaking at the start of Sunday’s government meeting, Netanyahu sought to dispel what he described as “rumors” of Israeli weakness and withdrawals on multiple fronts, including Gaza.
“As for the Gaza Strip: First and foremost, I wish to clarify the main point: As long as I am Prime Minister, a Palestinian state will not be established, neither in Gaza nor in Judea and Samaria. Neither ‘Fatahstan’ nor ‘Hamastan’,” Netanyahu said.
Addressing the 15-point plan specifically, Netanyahu said, “Regarding specific matters surfacing in the news lately, I wish to be precise here: Israel does not accept the 15-point document.”
“I have heard people saying: ‘You didn’t say it.’ So here I am saying it again: Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” he added.
Netanyahu said Israel is continuing to discuss the issue with the United States, but that some of Washington’s ideas remain unacceptable to Jerusalem.
“Right now, we are talking with the Americans about this issue. They have ideas, some of which are acceptable to us and some of which are unacceptable, and we know how to stand firm against these things. We have proven this in the past and we are proving it today as well,” he said.
“The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed,” Netanyahu said. “And when I say the disarming of Hamas, it means heavy weaponry, lighter weaponry, all weaponry. And we are talking about genuine disarmament, not fictitious disarmament.”
The status of the proposed multinational force remains unresolved. While the security cabinet approved a legal framework for a roughly 200-member International Stabilization Force (ISF) in late July, each national contingent would still require separate Israeli approval, according to Reuters.
The JPost reported that a separate document governing the force’s deployment remained unsigned following Israeli objections, and that Israel had not formally authorized its entry under the new arrangements.
At the same time, the JPost learned that the government had approved the ISF entering Gaza following U.S. pressure.
The distinction is significant as Israel has approved a framework for the potential deployment of an international force while continuing to object to elements of the current roadmap governing the transition to Phase 2.
Preparations by potential troop-contributing countries are nevertheless moving forward.
Uganda’s parliament voted on Thursday to authorize the deployment of troops to Gaza if needed as part of the ISF.
Reuters reported that the broader Trump plan remained stalled, with no clear timeline for when the forces would actually deploy.
Netanyahu said, “Furthermore, the IDF will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens.”
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