BoP chief met with Netanyahu, requested end of strikes on Hamas, sources tell 'Post'
This comes after Mladenov implied on Sunday that IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip are interfering with peace efforts.
High-ranking Board of Peace official Nickolay Mladenov met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to request an immediate cessation of Israeli strikes against Hamas in Gaza. According to sources, the BoP aimed to initiate a 14-day ceasefire that would lead to the demilitarization of Hamas. The Board of Peace emphasized its goal of fully disarming weapons, transitioning from a state of armed rule to civilian governance.
The IDF's withdrawal from Gaza would only occur after the complete decommissioning of all weapons and military infrastructure in Gaza, including tunnels and both light and heavy weapons.
The BoP stated that Hamas had committed to participating in this process, which will be overseen by the International Stabilization Force and the Implementation Verification Committee, both of which include representation from the US and the Board of Peace.
Mladenov described the meeting as "constructive and detailed," asserting that both parties shared a common understanding of the ultimate objective in Gaza. However, he clarified that the IDF's ongoing strikes in Gaza are hindering the BoP's efforts to disarm Hamas and provide medical care. Mladenov's team is working around the clock with the parties, mediators, and regional partners to de-escalate the situation and facilitate the full implementation of the US President's plan for a lasting peace in the region.
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