Netanyahu rebuffs Gaza plan, testing Trump diplomacy

US allies fear Netanyahu’s rejection of the White House–backed Gaza peace plan undermines Trump’s leverage in the Middle East, weakening the Board of Peace and casting doubt on Washington’s ability to influence the region, as Netanyahu demands Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal and domestic politics complicate the peace roadmap; the White House says the plan isn’t derailed, but diplomats warn the administration’s credibility and strategy are at risk.