Board of Peace moves forward with reconstruction plans amid stalled Hamas disarmament talks
The Board of Peace has decided to proceed with development initiatives without waiting for Hamas to respond to disarmament demands, treating the lack of response as a violation of Trump's 20-Point Plan. The decision comes as talks between Hamas and mediating countries (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey) continue in Cairo to draft a disarmament framework. The move signals a shift toward conditional reconstruction, with long-term projects halted in Hamas-controlled areas while short-term initiatives advance elsewhere.
The Board of Peace announced it will not delay reconstruction efforts while awaiting Hamas's response to disarmament requirements outlined in Trump's 20-Point Plan. According to a source within the council, the absence of a formal response is being treated as a breach of the agreement. The BoP has decided to withhold investment in long-term infrastructure and housing projects in areas under Hamas control until the organization is disarmed and dismantled. Meanwhile, short-term initiatives are proceeding in territories outside Hamas control, including temporary housing construction, education and healthcare programs, and deployment of the Palestinian technocratic government and multinational stabilization force. Ongoing negotiations in Cairo involve senior Hamas officials and representatives from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey working to draft a disarmament framework document. Sources indicate all Gaza terror groups have coordinated a common negotiating position, though no official agreement document has yet been presented to the BoP for review.
What's missing
The specific terms of Trump's 20-Point Plan are not detailed in the article. Additionally, the composition and authority of the Board of Peace, and how it relates to existing Palestinian governance structures, could be clarified. The article does not explain what 'disarmament and dismantlement' would entail operationally or what timeline is expected.
What different sources said
- The Jerusalem PostRight
Board of Peace won't wait for Hamas response to disarmament plan, source tells 'Post'
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