Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the reported 15-point document concerning the Gaza Strip, stating that Israel will not agree to any withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) until Hamas is genuinely and completely disarmed.

Speaking at the start of the Israeli government meeting on August 9, 2026, Netanyahu said Israel would continue military operations to prevent threats against its forces and citizens. He emphasized that Israel's security and continued existence would remain non-negotiable under his leadership.

“Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Netanyahu said, making clear that the IDF would not carry out any withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas had been genuinely disarmed.

Netanyahu stressed that by disarmament, Israel means the removal of all Hamas weaponry, including both heavy and light weapons. He rejected what he described as “fictitious disarmament” and said Israel was seeking genuine disarmament rather than a symbolic or incomplete process.

According to Netanyahu, I srael is currently discussing the issue with the United States. He said Washington has presented several ideas, some of which Israel considers acceptable and others that it does not. Netanyahu maintained that Israel would continue to defend its position even when disagreements arise with its closest ally.

Netanyahu also addressed what he described as recent claims that Israel is weakening or preparing to withdraw from multiple fronts. He dismissed those reports and argued that Israel remains capable of taking military action when it believes its security is threatened.

On Iran, Netanyahu praised U.S. President Donald Trump and described him as one of Israel's greatest friends in the White House. He also highlighted the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States over Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu reiterated his longstanding position that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon while he remains prime minister.

“With or without an agreement, as long as I am Prime Minister, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” Netanyahu said, arguing that Israel's existence and security cannot be subject to negotiation.

Netanyahu further claimed that Iran has attacked countries across the region and beyond but has so far refrained from directly attacking Israel. He attributed this, in part, to Iran's awareness of the scale of Israel's potential response.

Turning to Lebanon, Netanyahu said Israeli forces had recently carried out military operations there, including actions against militants in the Ali Taher ridge area. He said Israel was conducting an important operation and was acting with what he described as a combination of determination, caution and strategic judgment.

Netanyahu said Israeli forces would continue eliminating what Israel considers threats to its security, while declining to provide additional operational details.

On Gaza and the Palestinian issue, Netanyahu also reiterated his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state. He declared that, as long as he remains prime minister, a Palestinian state would not be established either in Gaza or in Judea and Samaria, the Israeli term for the West Bank.

He specifically rejected the possibility of what he called “Fatahstan” or “Hamastan,” referring respectively to territories controlled by Fatah or Hamas.

Netanyahu also defended Israel's previous military operations, citing the Israeli military's entry into Rafah and the Philadelphi Corridor, operations in Lebanon, the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and attacks against rocket stockpiles.

He also pointed to Israel's previous military strikes against Iran as examples of his government's willingness to take direct action when it believes Israeli security is at stake.

Th e Israeli prime minister said his government does not merely make statements about national security but acts on the ground. He argued that Israel has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to make difficult military decisions and maintain its position even when facing pressure from allies.

“We do what needs to be done for Israel's security,” Netanyahu said, emphasizing that Israel would continue to stand firm on what he described as its core security interests.

The r emarks come amid continued diplomatic and military discussions surrounding the future of Gaza, Hamas's weapons, Israeli military deployments and the broader regional security situation involving Iran and Lebanon.

Netanyahu's latest statement therefore signals that Israel is not prepared to accept a Gaza arrangement involving an Israeli military withdrawal unless it first receives what it considers credible guarantees of Hamas's complete disarmament.

For now, Netanyahu indicated that discussions with the Un ited States will continue, but stressed that Israel will reject provisions it believes could undermine its security. His comments also suggest that Israeli military operations against perceived threats in Gaza, Lebanon and elsewhere will continue alongside diplomatic negotiations.

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This article is based on remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an Israeli government meeting on August 9, 2026. The statements and claims described in the article reflect the positions and assertions of the Israeli government and should not be interpreted as independently verified facts unless otherwise stated. This content is intended for informational and news-reporting purposes only and does not endorse or support any government, political position, or military action.