IDF Will Not Obstruct Hamas Terrorists’ Return to Rafah if Disarmed

Peloni:  Is this justice?  No.  Justice would be to keep them where they are until the change in the capital punishment law is complete, following which these craven terrorists can become the first to be awarded the sentence of death for their crimes against the Jewish people.  So, I guess there will be no justice to be had as these Hamas operatives live to savage another day.

Israeli leaders clash over reported deal to permit militants’ withdrawal from Gaza buffer zone.

Israfan | Nov 3, 2025

Amid growing tensions and political debate, the Israel Defense Forces will reportedly not block a potential agreement allowing approximately 200 Hamas terrorists to return to areas under Hamas control in Rafah, Gaza if they agree to disarm.

According to sources familiar with the matter, these Hamas operatives are currently in the buffer zone on the Israeli side of the Gaza Strip’s Yellow Line, where the IDF has withdrawn following recent operational phases. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office clarified that no safe passage will be granted without complete disarmament of the terrorists.

“The Prime Minister continues his firm stance of disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Strip while thwarting terrorist threats against our forces,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

However, this potential policy has sparked outrage among key figures within the government. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to reject any deal, urging the IDF to eliminate or imprison the militants rather than allow them to flee. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich echoed the sentiment, calling the proposal “utter madness.”

The family of Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Yona “Efi” Feldbaum, who was murdered by Hamas sniper fire in Rafah, also expressed strong opposition. “It is unthinkable to allow the vile terrorists, the murderers of our best sons, to go free,” they said in a public statement. “Efi’s death was not in vain… We will stand as a wall to stop the madness.”

The internal debate underscores deeper divisions within Israel’s military and political leadership about the scope and nature of IDF operations in Gaza. Some senior military officials have urged caution in escalating conflict or intensifying operations, while others advocate a more aggressive stance to ensure long-term deterrence.

Though the IDF will not actively block the return of terrorists who disarm, officials emphasized that any final decision rests with Israel’s political leadership. The move could have significant diplomatic ramifications, especially concerning coordination with the United States and international partners involved in ceasefire and postwar arrangements.

Meanwhile, Hamas declared that securing a “safe exit” for their fighters from the buffer zone would mark a “victory recorded in the annals of glory,” framing the potential withdrawal as a political and psychological triumph.

The situation remains volatile, particularly in Rafah, where Hamas fighters reportedly continue to operate within underground tunnel networks in violation of the current ceasefire agreement. Since the ceasefire came into effect, three IDF soldiers have been killed in the area two by anti-tank missile fire, and one by sniper attack.

As talks between Israel and Hamas reportedly continue via mediators, the outcome of this possible disarmament-for-withdrawal deal could significantly affect the broader strategic trajectory of the conflict in Gaza.

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  1. Avi Abelow Update:

    WAR UPDATE

    As we’re being told in the daily news that Trump’s Gaza peace deal will be bringing “peace to the Middle East,” let’s look at what’s actually happening on the ground. You decide…

    GAZA:
    Hamas refuses to disarm. Their control over Gaza, the land we foolishly handed them, is absolute. None of the Arab Muslim countries want to step in to dismantle their terror infrastructure. No one.

    LEBANON:
    Hezbollah refuses to disarm as well. Even US Envoy Tom Barak is admitting that he is giving up hope. Instead, Hezbollah’s grip over southern Lebanon is back, growing fast. They’ve rebuilt their arsenal with tens of thousands of rockets and missiles pointed right at Israel. The so-called Lebanese Army cooperates with Hezbollah, and as UNIFIL’s mandate runs out, it’s turning increasingly hostile, literally shooting down an Israeli drone this week. No stoping Hezbollah, but shooting at an Israeli drone.

    SYRIA:
    Jolani ISIS forces continue to slaughter Christians, Druze, Kurds and Alawites in Southern Syria.

    IRAN:
    Meanwhile, Iran is charging full speed ahead toward nuclear weapons, refusing all negotiations, inspections, or any limits on uranium enrichment.

    It’s time to wake up. There is no peace on the horizon, and no country is willing to fight and defeat these enemies, to protect all us minorities from the Sunni/Shia jihadis except for the Jewish state of Israel.

    The threats are real, and the clock is ticking.

    We have accomplished so much in this war, and so many miracles have occurred to allow us to be in the winnning situation we are now in, but the war is not won until Israelis are safe with no fear of another Oct. 7th atrocity ever happening again.

    The only way to win this war is for Israel’s enemies to understand that they lost, to deter future attacks. And the only way Jihadi Muslims understand that they lost is by them losing land and them no longer living there. Therefore, Israel MUST remain in Gaza, South Lebanon and South Syria forever, and all those who support killing us are elsewhere. That is the only way to end this war. Otherwise, no matter how many terrorists we kill, if they remain alive in control of those areas, they will regroup to attack us again. That is the Muslim way, practiced by Muhammad. That is the only we can protect ourselves and the other persecuted minorities from the jihadi Muslims.

    We are winning this war, and we will win it!

    Am Yisrael Chai!!!

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  2. What a stupid move! The terrorists will rebuild the tunnels and rearm ASAP. Why on earth would Israel agree to this? Has something gone on behind the scenes to pressure them to give in to these ridiculous demands?

  3. ????????????????????????????????????
    Why????????????????????????????????
    This makes no sense.
    And meanwhile Hamas is trying to capture Israeli soldiers, alive, dead or wounded…

    At least make sure to get all the dead hostages out first!