The Trump administration has downplayed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a new peace plan aimed at disarming Hamas in Gaza. The White House views the rejection as election rhetoric, given the upcoming general election in Israel. A senior US official reportedly stated that they understand Netanyahu's political needs and have no problem with it as long as he continues to adhere to the administration's requests, particularly regarding restraint in Gaza. Recent days have seen a halt in Israeli strikes on Gaza, a demand made by Hamas when they signed onto the US-backed 15-point roadmap. Moreover, there are indications that Israel is preparing to advance President Trump's Gaza peace plan, with the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) on the horizon. The force, composed of international troops and a new Palestinian police force, is expected to secure the territory once the first ISF base begins construction in Rafah, southern Gaza at the end of this month. In July, Trump announced a significant step towards his plan to end Israel's war in Gaza, with a reported agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. The deal, which is intended to be carried out in phases, requires all weapons to be decommissioned and stored by a new Palestinian administration in Gaza, with Israeli forces withdrawing from the majority of Gaza they currently control. However, Israel has yet to formally respond to the plan, with Netanyahu stating that Israel does not accept the 15-point document, emphasizing that Hamas must be disarmed before any withdrawal occurs. This stance has been met with widespread skepticism in Israel regarding Hamas's commitment to follow through on its promises. The Islamist movement's longstanding belief in armed struggle as a response to Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands and recent signs of reasserting authority in Gaza have raised doubts about the plan's feasibility. Any potential concessions for Netanyahu come at a politically sensitive moment, as he faces an uphill battle in the upcoming general election scheduled for October 27th.