IDF reportedly sets three red lines for Gaza deal, demands full Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal

According to reports from Amit Segal (N12) and other Israeli channels on Monday evening, senior officials in Jerusalem are signaling a hardening of the military's position regarding the "Board of Peace" framework. The primary red line established by the IDF is the rejection of any phased withdrawal that is not preceded by the total demilitarization of Hamas and other terror factions in the Strip.

Strategic Deadlock over Sequence

This development follows weeks of negotiations surrounding a 15-point plan, which previously suggested a synchronized timeline where Israeli forces would pull back as disarmament milestones were met. However, the IDF's reported position now insists that disarmament must be a completed fact rather than a parallel process. "We will not withdraw under any circumstances before Hamas is disarmed," senior officials stated, noting that such a sequence was not part of the original framework proposed by the Trump administration.

As The Zioneer reported earlier, the "Board of Peace" roadmap has faced criticism for "holes" in its implementation, specifically regarding the sequence of withdrawal versus verified disarmament. While Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have reportedly signaled acceptance of the general plan, they have historically conditioned their disarmament on an immediate Israeli withdrawal—creating a fundamental deadlock that the current red lines appear to reinforce.

Security Implications

The IDF's insistence on full disarmament before withdrawal reflects a deep skepticism toward international oversight mechanisms. Previous reports indicated that weapons might be stored in warehouses under the supervision of a Palestinian technocratic committee and multinational forces. The Israeli security establishment remains concerned that without a total and verified dismantling of terror infrastructure first, any withdrawal from the "yellow line"—which currently covers approximately 70% of the Strip—would allow Hamas to quickly re-arm and re-establish control.