Overview
- The Israeli prime minister publicly disavowed the Board of Peace’s 15‑point plan on Sunday, saying Israel will not pull back troops until Hamas is fully disarmed.
- The plan, advanced by President Trump and overseen by Nikolay Mladenov, relies on step‑by‑step, verified de‑armament and phased Israeli withdrawals rather than instant pullbacks.
- U.S. and Board officials say verification mechanisms and incremental sector clearances would prevent irreversible moves, but key questions on sequencing, troop pledges, funding, vetting and command remain unresolved.
- Reports show limited shifts on the ground since the plan’s launch, including a sharp fall in reported Palestinian deaths and quiet approval of constrained rehabilitation work in eastern Rafah.
- Diplomats and allies warn Netanyahu’s public refusal, driven by domestic politics ahead of the October election, has weakened confidence in Washington’s ability to deliver the roadmap and could leave Gaza’s reconstruction and stabilization stalled.