Residents of the Gaza Envelope, in a post circulated Tuesday afternoon, warned that the current roadmap for the Gaza Strip poses a security danger. They demanded that any deal be conditioned on three red lines: disarmament carried out solely by Israeli forces, no withdrawal from the Yellow Line without full disarmament (and then only a minimal withdrawal to the strategic 70 ridge), and no reconstruction without disarmament.
Residents of the Gaza Envelope on Tuesday afternoon issued a stark warning against the current diplomatic roadmap for the Gaza Strip, demanding that any future agreement be conditioned on three firm security red lines. The statement, circulated via Telegram, reflects growing unease among frontline communities as diplomatic efforts intensify.
The residents insisted that disarmament of armed groups must be carried out exclusively by Israeli forces, rejecting any role for Egypt, Qatar, or Turkey. They also demanded that the IDF not withdraw from the current Yellow Line — a security boundary that has expanded from 52–53% of the Strip to 70%, as The Zioneer has reported — until full disarmament is verified. Even then, they called for only a minimal withdrawal to the strategic '70 ridge.' Finally, they conditioned any reconstruction or entry of an international stabilization force (ISF) on complete disarmament under Israeli terms.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the IDF's own three red lines for a Gaza deal, including demands for full Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal. Defense Minister Katz and Prime Minister Netanyahu have also publicly stated that Israel will not withdraw from security zones without disarmament. The residents' statement aligns with and amplifies these positions, though it is unclear whether it reflects official coordination with the political echelon.
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