Stein reports new clarifications on Gaza deal: weapons stored under police control, withdrawal conditional

Disarmament and Storage Mechanism

According to the report, the weapons slated for transfer to designated warehouses will undergo a process of physical disassembly, effectively turning the arsenal into scrap metal. These facilities are expected to be under the control of the police force of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Crucially, the report states that every officer in this force must pass a security vetting by Israel's Shin Bet. Additionally, a multinational force will provide oversight of the storage sites.

Regarding light weapons, the report clarifies that individuals may retain arms only in accordance with Palestinian law, which reportedly limits possession to a single licensed pistol. This detail aims to address concerns regarding the proliferation of small arms among the civilian population following the formal disarmament of organized factions.

Ceasefire and Withdrawal Conditions

The current two-week ceasefire is described as a technical window intended to finalize the practical details of the disarmament process. The report emphasizes a strict conditionality: if Hamas fails to begin the actual disarmament within this period, the ceasefire will be considered void due to a breach of terms.

Furthermore, the report provides clarity on the sequencing of the Israeli military presence. The withdrawal of IDF forces from the "yellow line" (covering approximately 53% of the territory) is not immediate. Instead, it is scheduled to occur only upon the conclusion of the entire process and the verification of total demilitarization. This aligns with prior reports in [The Zioneer](https://thezioneer.com/en/article/report-reveals-israel-hamas-deal-weapons-stored-under-technocrat-oversight-amnesty-israeli-e77539b4) which noted that earlier drafts of the framework insisted on verified demilitarization before any movement from the original security lines.