New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza and will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is fully disarmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, Israeli media reported.

Netanyahu, speaking at the weekly Cabinet meeting, said Israel would continue to prioritise its security interests and would not hesitate to oppose even its closest allies when necessary.

"With an agreement or without an agreement, as long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Netanyahu said, while praising Trump for his partnership with Israel against Iran, according to a Times of Israel report.

He added: "We can and know how to stand our ground even against our very best friends when n...