Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Leave Gaza Until Hamas Is Disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from its current positions in Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed, signaling continued opposition to any agreement that falls short of that objective.

The comments cast new uncertainty over a U.S.-backed framework announced by President Donald Trump that called for Hamas to begin disarming while Israel halted military operations and gradually withdrew its forces from Gaza.

Netanyahu's remarks underscore ongoing differences over how to end the conflict, despite continued diplomatic efforts to reach a broader ceasefire and hostage agreement.