Board of Peace: Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza Contingent on Hamas Disarmament
Summary
The Board of Peace says Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza only after Hamas fully disarms and destroys its military infrastructure. Hamas says the deal cannot move forward until Israel also meets its obligations, while Egypt, Qatar and Turkey accuse Israel of violating international law with continued attacks.
Key Points
- The Board of Peace says the Israeli army will move behind the Yellow Line only after Hamas completely disarms, including giving up weapons and tunnels.
- Hamas insists the agreement cannot be implemented until Israel fulfills its own obligations under the deal.
- Egypt, Qatar and Turkey say Israel's strikes on civilians and health facilities violate international law.
- The article says more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.