Israeli Official Confirms No IDF Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
An Israeli political source reiterated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza without a genuine disarmament of Hamas. This statement came in response to various reports suggesting political progress in the Gaza Strip. The source emphasized that any pullback from the current 'yellow line' held by the IDF is contingent upon Hamas being effectively stripped of its weapons.
This clarification was issued shortly after the "Peace Council" for Gaza released a principles document proposing that the disarmament process should be linked to a gradual Israeli withdrawal from areas under its control. However, the Israeli side maintains that no such withdrawal will occur without real progress on Hamas's disarmament.
The statement underscores Israel's firm stance on security conditions before any territorial concessions in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing complexity of the conflict and the prerequisites Israel demands for de-escalation and potential political agreements.
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