Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Withdrawal Until Hamas Disarmed, Undermining US-Backed Peace Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly stated that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed, directly contradicting a recent US-backed disarmament deal. This stance casts doubt on efforts to end the conflict, with UN humanitarians reporting dozens killed and medical facilities damaged in recent attacks in Gaza. The development highlights a rare public friction with the Trump administration over the terms of a lasting peace.