Netanyahu insists no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms, rejecting Trump’s plan

Israel has rejected a Gaza peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that no military withdrawal will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have intensified as Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials are in final-stage discussions with Oman regarding potential new shipping routes, though Tehran maintains that the strait will not reopen until the United States meets several stringent demands. These conditions include a permanent end to hostilities, the lifting of sanctions and blockades, and full compensation for war damages. Additionally, Iran has appointed a new head to its Supreme National Security Council amidst ongoing regional volatility. Elsewhere, Houthi rebels in Yemen have conducted attacks against a government-held port and a Saudi oil facility, raising concerns about a potential resurgence of the Yemeni civil war. These military actions have further complicated the security landscape for strategic shipping lanes in the region. Amidst these developments, diplomatic communication between the U.S. and Iran continues through intermediaries, though formal negotiations remain stalled. The current environment reflects deepening rivalries and unresolved conflicts across several nations.