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Israel Conditions Gaza Yellow Line Withdrawal on Hamas Disarmament
8/1/2026, 12:14:59 AM
Proposed Israeli Withdrawal Tied to Hamas Disarmament
A diplomatic source quoted by *The Jerusalem Post* says the Israel Defense Forces will not pull back from the current “Yellow Line” in the Gaza Strip until Hamas completes full disarmament. The source links the withdrawal to a Board of Peace framework that implements U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, which envisions all Hamas weaponry placed in storage and dismantled before any Israeli redeployment.
Framework Details and Oversight Mechanisms
The same framework proposes that storage facilities for Hamas arms be managed by officers of the National Civilian Administration of Gaza (NCAG) police, each undergoing security vetting by Israel’s Shin Bet agency. A multinational force would provide additional oversight. Under Palestinian law, Gaza residents could still obtain a handgun license, according to the source.
Hamas Response and Conditions
The group’s stance makes full demilitarization a precondition for any Israeli pull-back.
Immediate Ceasefire Context and Potential Termination
A two-week ceasefire is in effect to finalize the framework’s details. The source warns that if Hamas does not begin the disarmament process, the ceasefire will be deemed violated and terminated. As of November 2, 2025, a yellow mark on a map in Gaza City identified the Yellow Line under the ceasefire agreement.
Implications for the Trump Peace Plan
The conditional withdrawal ties Israel’s compliance to Hamas’s actions, potentially stalling the broader implementation of the Trump-era peace proposal. If the ceasefire ends and the Yellow Line remains occupied, the plan’s timeline and credibility could face significant setbacks, leaving both parties at an impasse.
