Peace Council: Israel to withdraw
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Peace Council: Israel to withdraw from Gaza only after Hamas is disarmed

Trump's Gaza Peace Council says that Israel's complete withdrawal from the strip is conditional on the disarmament of Hamas, which is designated a terrorist organization.

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The Gaza plan was announced on Friday. The US president called the deal “a monumental step towards lasting peace and security.”

On Monday, the council clarified what applies in relation to the Israeli military's IDF withdrawal:

"Contrary to incorrect information, we note that the IDF's withdrawal behind the Yellow Line will only occur when the dismantling (of Hamas weapons) is completed," the peace council writes on X.

The statement was published shortly after a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and council representative Nickolaj Mladenov.

A spokesman for Netanyahu has previously said that the Gaza plan does not reflect Israel's positions.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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