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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically rejected the possibility of any Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank on Sunday. He also dismissed US President Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan. This deals a significant blow to US President Donald Trump, who had claimed a major breakthrough in efforts to end the conflict. According to Israeli media, Netanyahu stated unequivocally, "As long as I am Prime Minister, no Palestinian state will be established in Gaza or the West Bank." While rejecting the 15-point peace plan announced by Trump, Netanyahu clarified that Israel would not withdraw its troops from Gaza until Hamas completely lays down its arms. This statement comes just days after Trump, having hosted Netanyahu in Washington, hailed the roadmap as a "major success." Trump had remarked at the time, "Israel has helped us and they have been very good." He also claimed that Israel was "very happy" with the agreement, although he acknowledged that implementing the plan might prove difficult. Meanwhile, an Israeli political source revealed that Gaza was not even discussed during the recent meeting in Washington, raising questions about the extent of the consensus between the two leaders regarding the implementation of the peace plan. **Hamas's strict conditions for the agreement** Separately, Hamas has laid down its own strict conditions regarding the agreement. The group insists that before it surrenders its weapons, Israel must halt its attacks and fulfill the commitments made under previous ceasefire agreements. Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated that his group is prepared to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement, provided Israel first implements the initial phase of the deal reached in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. This includes halting attacks, withdrawing its forces to previous positions, and increasing the supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Hamas maintains that it will hand over its weapons to the 'National Committee for the Administration of Gaza'—a Palestinian technocratic body established to govern the territory during the transition period—only after these conditions are met. What does Trump's 15-point plan entail? It is a phased plan aimed at ending the Gaza war, confiscating weapons from armed groups, withdrawing Israeli forces, and handing over the administration of the territory to a Palestinian technocratic body. Under this plan, Israel and Hamas must fulfill their existing ceasefire commitments before proceeding to the next stage. Subsequently, Hamas and other Palestinian factions would transfer civil administration and internal security in Gaza to the 'National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.' The plan also calls for identifying heavy weaponry, arms depots, military bases, and tunnels, and placing them under the committee's control. An international stabilization force would be deployed to separate Israeli troops from Palestinian-administered areas and monitor the implementation of the agreement. Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in stages according to a set timeline, while reconstruction and the restoration of public services would commence under international supervision. The roadmap also outlines a long-term political process aimed at realizing the Palestinians' right to self-determination and establishing a Palestinian state. 8 Countries Warn Israel Against Derailing Peace Plan Several Muslim-majority nations have collectively responded to the widening gap between Israel and the roadmap proposed by Trump. On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in this stance. These nations condemned Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and warned that such actions could derail efforts to implement the next phase of the US-backed peace plan. In a joint statement, the eight countries asserted that Israel's actions are undermining international efforts to advance the agreement—particularly given that Palestinian factions had already accepted the framework announced by Trump.