Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday, August 5th, 2026, that Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving guarantees that the Israeli army would only be required to leave its current positions in Gaza after Hamas disarms.

In a video posted to his social media accounts, Netanyahu said the team of US President Donald Trump “believes that they can bring about the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarisation of Gaza.” He added, “They sent us a draft – we did not agree to it, it is not our draft.”

Netanyahu met with the US-backed Board of Peace on Monday, August 4th, and received assurances regarding the timing of the Israeli military withdrawal. However, pressure has been mounting from the right flank of his ruling coalition to reject the deal. Two far-right ministers requested a new vote on the plan on Tuesday, arguing it did not reflect the original discussions.

Israel’s security cabinet, which includes the two ministers, had already voted in favor of the proposal. The plan includes, among other measures, the deployment of international peacekeeping troops in the Gaza Strip.

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