Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

In the United States and Israel, around 10 August 2026, Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, which Euronews said Hamas had accepted. Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw until Hamas disarms. Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu is 'very good' despite the disagreement, while the head of Trump's Board of Peace said the plan is the 'only way forward' and Reuters wrote that it hinges on Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawals. The Jerusalem Post reported that Netanyahu had earlier told Kushner Israel would give the plan a chance.

The same days brought Iran news: Trump kept the military option open amid talks on the Strait of Hormuz, told negotiators to demand reparations from Iran, and responded to Iran's demands with a new red line. Iran said the US lacks the moral or legal standing to demand that the strait reopen.