‘We have no one’: Palestinians react to Israel’s rejection of Gaza plan

For Gaza’s residents, Netanyahu’s declaration has reinforced doubts that any deal could bring lasting calm without Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction and guarantees the fighting will not resume.

Palestinians in Gaza are facing growing frustration and a loss of hope for the next phase, amid fears of renewed escalation [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]

August 10, 2026 - Palestinians in Gaza have reacted with a mix of scepticism and frustration to Israel’s rejection of a proposed 15-point plan aimed at ending the war and setting out a framework for the future.

The United States-backed initiative includes provisions for a phased Israeli withdrawal, the gradual disarmament of Hamas, a Palestinian-led civilian administration and steps towards humanitarian aid and reconstruction.

But on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “rejected” the plan, saying its forces will not withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely disarmed”.

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