Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected a 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza proposal on Sunday, asserting that Israeli forces will not retreat from the enclave until Hamas completely surrenders its arsenal. The initiative, championed by President Trump, outlined a phased framework in which Israeli forces would pull back in conjunction with the gradual disarmament of militant factions in Gaza. Clarifying the government’s stance, Netanyahu added, “When I say Hamas must be disarmed, I mean heavy weapons, lighter weapons, all weaponry. In response, Hamas representatives maintained that any negotiations regarding its weapons remain contingent on an immediate cessation of Israeli strikes and a complete troop retreat. While affirming ongoing diplomatic talks with American counterparts, the prime minister emphasized that Israel remains prepared to stand firm on its core security requirements regardless of external expectations.