Israeli media revealed on Monday that disagreements between the United States and Israel are escalating over how to handle the situation in the Gaza Strip, pointing out that Tel Aviv could enter into a political confrontation with President Donald Trump's administration due to disputes over required steps for the next phase.
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The Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom quoted associates of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as confirming that Israel will not accept the 15-point plan, emphasizing that Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip will continue.
Israeli political sources reported to the newspaper that a divergence in positions exists between Washington and Tel Aviv, particularly regarding the nature of military and security measures to be taken in the enclave, amid American pressure aimed at de-escalating tensions.
They added that Israeli security officials expressed opposition to political leaders in recent days regarding American demands to halt targeted assassinations and scale back Israeli military activities in Gaza, even though these demands are not explicitly stated in the presented proposals.
According to the sources, the ongoing divergence between the two sides could subject the Israeli government to a difficult test in its relationship with the Trump administration, especially as new arrangements for managing the situation in Gaza are being discussed.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel rejects a 15-point document published by the "Board of Peace" regarding the Gaza Strip, reiterating that the Israeli military will not execute any withdrawal from the enclave before the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Following this, Hamas confirmed its adherence to what was agreed upon with mediators and the "Board of Peace" regarding the second phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
On July 31, the "Board of Peace," chaired by the U.S. President, published a 15-point roadmap for implementing the next phase of the Gaza agreement. It includes halting military operations, transferring civil administration to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and decommissioning heavy weaponry, arms depots, military production facilities, and tunnels, alongside arrangements for an Israeli withdrawal.
