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

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsThere is currently a two-week ceasefire to finalize the details of the process. However, if Hamas does not begin the process, this will be considered a violation of and an end to the ceasefire. Follow us on GoogleIsraeli forces from the Kfir Brigade operate along the Yellow Line near Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, December 2025(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)ByIDAN KWELLER, AMICHAI STEINJULY 31, 2026 17:55The IDF will not withdraw from the current Yellow Line in the Gaza Strip without the full disarmament of Hamas, a diplomatic source reiterated to The Jerusalem Post on Friday. This follows the announcement of a Board of Peace framework for the implementation of US President Donald Trump's peace plan, which several sources familiar with the details told the Post includes all Hamas weaponry being placed in storage and dismantled. 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.Gaza residents may still obtain a license for a handgun under Palestinian law.Once the process begins, Israel will halt its fire, the sources told the Post. There is currently a two-week ceasefire to finalize the details of the process. However, if Hamas does not begin the process, this will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will bring it to an end.A yellow mark indicates the Yellow Line under the ceasefire deal, in Gaza City, November 2, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj)Israel's withdrawal from the Yellow Line will take place only once the process is complete and full demilitarization has been achieved, the sources said.Hamas demands full withdrawal, Palestinian statehoodIn a public statement on Friday, Hamas said it would not be disarming without the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the "disbanding of the armed gangs and militias formed by the occupation."Additionally, Hamas specified that there must be a guarantee of the Palestinians’ right to establish an independent state in the Gaza Strip.Follow us on Google