He said his government remains in active talks with Washington over the issue, describing a mix of proposals from American officials. Sunday's statement lands against the backdrop of a peace process that, on paper, has already reached an advanced stage. The Gaza peace plan — formally the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict — was announced by Trump at the White House alongside Netanyahu on Sept. 29, 2025, signed on Oct. 9, and took effect the following day. Tension between Netanyahu's government and the Trump administration's Gaza team has simmered for months over who ultimately controls implementation of the plan's later phases. Netanyahu's rejection also arrives as he faces a difficult domestic political landscape, with elections scheduled for October and both the Gaza and Iran conflicts likely to weigh heavily on the outcome.