Netanyahu rejects Trump peace plan as Gaza attacks decline

Israel’s security forces reported a sharp decline in rocket and missile attacks from Gaza this week, with the number of projectiles fired falling to a single‑digit figure compared with the double‑digit bursts seen in the previous month. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that the reduction was part of a broader shift in the Gaza‑Israel conflict, citing increased patrols along the border and a temporary lull in hostilities. The IDF also warned that the situation remained volatile and that any escalation could quickly reverse the current calm.

At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point peace proposal, which was unveiled in a televised address last month. Netanyahu’s statement, delivered during a press conference in Jerusalem, emphasized that the plan did not address key security concerns for Israel, including the status of Gaza and the protection of Israeli civilians. The rejection was met with criticism from some U.S. officials who had urged the Israeli government to consider the proposal as a step toward a broader peace process.

The combination of a temporary easing of hostilities and the political rejection of the U.S. peace framework underscores the complexity of the current conflict. While the lull offers a brief window for diplomatic engagement, analysts note that without a comprehensive agreement addressing security, territorial, and humanitarian issues, the likelihood of renewed violence remains high. The international community continues to monitor developments closely as both sides weigh their next moves.