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Netanyahu Rejects Roadmap, Vows No Gaza Pullout Until Hamas Disarmed

8/11/2026

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Netanyahu Rejects Pullout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will not withdraw forces from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, rejecting the Board of Peace’s 15-point roadmap.
The rejection coincided with a pause in killings and air strikes after Peace diplomat Nickolay Mladenov met Netanyahu, while senior officials denied missed-opportunity claims.
Defense officials said the IDF missed strike opportunities due to the new targeting restriction.

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Netanyahu Rejects Pullout

Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, rejecting the Board of Peace’s 15-point roadmap.
Israeli officials warned the force, about 500 Moroccan troops, is too small to replace Israeli units and may see Hamas fake compliance, ending truces.
Minister Eli Cohen said Hamas will pretend to comply, ending truces.
Israel demands complete removal of Hamas weapons, noting control of over 60% of Gaza.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Board of Peace gathered experts to design temporary housing for displaced Palestinians as an interim step before permanent reconstruction, contingent on Hamas disarmament.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In August 2005 Ariel Sharon’s unilateral Gaza disengagement evacuated roughly 9,000 settlers from 21 settlements and withdrew Israeli troops, yet Israel kept control of airspace and borders. Hamas seized Gaza in 2007, showing the pull-out did not end occupation. Now Benjamin Netanyahu cites that history while refusing any further withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.

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Netanyahu Rejects Pullout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will not withdraw forces from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, rejecting the Board of Peace’s 15-point roadmap.
The rejection coincided with a pause in killings and air strikes after Peace diplomat Nickolay Mladenov met Netanyahu, while senior officials denied missed-opportunity claims.
Defense officials said the IDF missed strike opportunities due to the new targeting restriction.

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