Overview
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected the Board of Peace 15‑point Gaza roadmap on Sunday, saying Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully and verifiably disarmed.
- President Donald Trump says his relationship with Netanyahu remains strong, but U.S. officials and diplomats privately warn the public split has eroded international confidence in Washington’s ability to enforce the plan.
- Board of Peace envoy Nikolay Mladenov and U.S. sources say the roadmap relies on step‑by‑step verification of weapons surrender and that Hamas accepted the framework, but they acknowledge implementation depends on verified actions on the ground.
- Despite the public row, reporters describe limited behind‑the‑scenes cooperation: Israeli forces have shown temporary restraint from strikes, technical preparations and construction for an international stabilization presence are under way, yet full deployment is effectively stalled.
- The standoff is driven by Netanyahu’s election calculus and pressure from his far‑right coalition, it risks prolonging Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, and U.S. allies are now openly questioning whether the Board of Peace can deliver a viable stability force or reconstruction plan.