Two-week ceasefire intended to allow Hamas disarmament, launch peace deal, sources tell 'Post'

A diplomatic source reiterated to The Jerusalem Post that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the current Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip without the complete disarmament of Hamas. This stance follows the announcement of a "Board of Peace" framework, reportedly based on U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan. Sources familiar with the plan indicate it includes provisions for all Hamas weaponry to be stored and dismantled.

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The IDF will not withdraw from the current Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip without the full disarmament of Hamas.

The proposed framework stipulates that storage facilities for Hamas weapons would be overseen by NCAG police officers, who would undergo Shin Bet security vetting. A multinational force would also provide oversight. Under this plan, Gaza residents could still obtain licenses for handguns under Palestinian law. Israel would halt its fire once the disarmament process begins, with a two-week ceasefire currently in place to finalize these details.

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all Hamas weaponry being placed in storage and dismantled.

However, Hamas has publicly stated its conditions for disarmament. The group demands the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the "disbanding of the armed gangs and militias formed by the occupation." Furthermore, Hamas insists on a guarantee for the Palestinians' right to establish an independent state in the Gaza Strip. The sources warned that if Hamas does not begin the disarmament process, it would be considered a violation of the ceasefire, leading to its end. Israel's withdrawal from the Yellow Line is contingent upon the completion of the disarmament process and the achievement of full demilitarization.

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The storage facilities will be controlled by NCAG police officers, each of whom will undergo Shin Bet security vetting, while the multinational force will provide oversight.