Netanyahu rejects U.S.-backed Gaza peace roadmap and Board of Peace authority
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a video statement rejecting a new roadmap proposed by the U.S.-backed "Board of Peace" to implement President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza. Netanyahu insisted that Israeli forces will not withdraw from current lines until Hamas is completely disarmed, contradicting elements of the U.S. proposal. The move has created significant friction with the Trump administration and follows pressure from far-right coalition partners to maintain a long-term military presence in the territory.
Date: August 5, 2026
Location: Middle East, Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Standard Hong Kong