Israel was being restrained before Hamas was disarmed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 15-point Gaza roadmap on Sunday, insisting that Israel would not withdraw from territory it controls before Hamas is genuinely disarmed. At the core of his disagreement with U.S.…
Assessment
Netanyahu's rejection of the Gaza roadmap centers on a fundamental sequencing dispute with the Trump administration. Israel insists on Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal, fearing that ceding military control prematurely would preserve Hamas's coercive power. The warning about an International Stabilization Force potentially stabilizing Hamas rather than Gaza underscores the core strategic tension: who controls security during the transition.