Key Facts Netanyahu formally rejected the U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap, saying Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. Israel is demanding the surrender of all Hamas weapons, rejecting arrangements that could allow the terrorist organization to retain its arsenal under another authority. “When I say Hamas must be disarmed, I mean the heavy weapons, the less-heavy weapons, all weapons,” Netanyahu said, stressing that Israel would accept only “genuine disarmament, not a fictitious one.” Netanyahu: Israel Can Say No to WashingtonNetanyahu made clear that his rejection of the proposal was not intended as a break with President Donald Trump, whom he described as a strong friend of Israel. Israel continues discussing the Gaza proposal with Washington, Netanyahu said, adding that some American ideas are acceptable while others are not.