The council clarified on the social media platform “X” that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) withdrawal from the Yellow Line is contingent upon the completion of weapons handover from Hamas. The council specified that this requirement applies to all categories of weaponry, including light weapons, heavy weapons, and tunnels. This statement follows announcements made last week by former US President Donald Trump regarding an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas.
According to the Peace Council’s published Action Plan, Hamas is slated to transfer its arsenal to the transitional Palestinian administration. The council indicated that this process marks a new phase for the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the council stated that Hamas has reportedly agreed to surrender its weapons as outlined in the plans released on Friday.
Crucially, the council emphasized that the handover of weapons will be executed in distinct, sequential stages. This phased approach suggests a structured transition overseen by the involved parties. The withdrawal of the IDF, therefore, remains conditional on the verifiable completion of these disarmament stages involving Hamas and the transfer of its weapons.
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