The Peace Council has announced that the withdrawal of Israeli forces beyond the designated “Green Line” in Gaza will occur subsequent to the successful disarmament of Hamas. This declaration followed discussions between the council’s Director-General, Nikolaj Mladenov, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to a statement issued by the Peace Council, the primary objective guiding the region toward lasting peace is achieving the complete disarmament of weapons within the Gaza Strip.
This disarmament is viewed as a prerequisite for transitioning the area from an armed structure to one governed by civilian authority. The Council outlined that the establishment of civilian governance will be overseen by two specific bodies: the International Stabilization Force and the Implementation Verification Commission. These mechanisms are intended to ensure a structured and monitored transition, aiming to solidify a framework for stability.
The announcement underscores a phased approach to de-escalation, tying the withdrawal of military assets directly to verifiable security milestones. The Council’s mandate, as presented, emphasizes that achieving comprehensive peace requires a systematic dismantling of militant capabilities before any substantial change in governance can take hold. The adherence to this phased withdrawal plan remains central to the Council’s diplomatic efforts regarding the future security architecture of the region.
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