Netanyahu defies Gaza ceasefire, troop withdrawal framework
Israeli premier reportedly opposes Board of Peace roadmap as Hamas says it remains committed to the proposed agreement
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected key elements of the Board of Peace’s proposed roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, maintaining that Israel will continue military operations and retain control of areas currently occupied inside the enclave.
According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu conveyed his position during a meeting with Board of Peace envoy for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov, saying Israel would neither agree to a ceasefire nor withdraw its forces from positions they currently hold.
The reports said Netanyahu argued that Hamas continues to rebuild its military capabilities and therefore remains a security threat.
Israel’s National Security Council has also reportedly communicated the government’s reservations about the proposed roadmap to the Board of Peace and to the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that the military has outlined three conditions for any future agreement: preserving operational freedom for Israeli forces throughout Gaza, maintaining Israeli control over weapons in the territory, and withholding any military withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Divisions have also emerged within Israel’s government over the proposed deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF), which forms part of the Board of Peace framework.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Minister Orit Strock called on Netanyahu to suspend the plan, arguing that it conflicts with Israel’s objective of disarming Hamas.
The ministers requested an emergency meeting of the Security Cabinet and claimed approval of the force had been based on inaccurate information.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid challenged the allegation, calling on the ministers to identify who had allegedly misled the cabinet during deliberations.
Meanwhile, Hamas said it remains committed to implementing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement announced last week.
A senior Hamas official said the movement and other Palestinian factions continue to abide by the understandings reached and are awaiting an official response from Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov and other mediators regarding implementation.
Last week, the Board of Peace and President Donald Trump announced that an agreement had been reached to advance the second phase of the ceasefire after Hamas accepted the proposed implementation roadmap.
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