Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan | First Thing
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-supported 15-point peace plan for Gaza, saying Hamas must disarm fully before any agreement can proceed. Tensions in the region continue, with Iran making strict demands about the Strait of Hormuz and attacks reported by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.Key Facts
- Netanyahu publicly opposed a US-backed peace plan that required Hamas to disarm in exchange for Israel withdrawing from Gaza.
- The US plan proposed a step-by-step approach, but Netanyahu insisted on full Hamas disarmament first.
- Iran demanded changes from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil shipping.
- The UAE reported one of its ships was hit by an Iranian missile recently.
- The Tehran-aligned Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi refinery.
- The conflict has trapped about 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino, in the Strait of Hormuz, causing deaths and uncertainty.
- US Senate leaders and legal experts discussed possible threats to the integrity of upcoming elections amid concerns about interference.
- President Trump has criticized election procedures and pushed for new voting restrictions, including banning mail-in ballots nationwide.
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