Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip until Hamas completely disarms. This declaration effectively rejects a U.S.-brokered agreement which proposed a parallel process of Hamas disarmament alongside a phased Israeli military withdrawal. Netanyahu’s stance signals a firm commitment to ensuring Hamas’s military capabilities are eliminated before any reduction in Israeli forces. The Prime Minister has made no indication of a timeline for Hamas disarmament and subsequent withdrawal. This decision creates a significant obstacle to ongoing negotiations and potential cease-fire arrangements. The US has not yet officially commented on Netanyahu's rejection of their proposal. The future of the conflict remains uncertain as a result of this development.