Netanyahu rejects Hamas disarmament proposal touted by Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a proposal put forward by U.S.-backed mediators aimed at the disarmament of Hamas. This decision marks a hardening of his official position, following earlier instances where he had voiced misgivings regarding the plan. The rejection underscores the current tension surrounding the diplomatic efforts touted by Trump to resolve the conflict through the disarmament of the militant group, as Netanyahu maintains a strict stance against the proposed terms.