Historic Breakthrough in the Gaza Strip
The Peace Council has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, US President Donald Trump announced. High Representative Nickolay Mladenov described the process as extremely difficult, but emphasized that the efforts have yielded results.
The key to success lies in implementation and the control over it. Withdrawal must go hand in hand with disarmament, says Nickolay Mladenov.
Steps Toward Lasting Peace
- Phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza territory.
- Creation of a new Palestinian police force, supported by international stabilization forces.
- Political and practical support for the Palestinian transitional government.
According to Mladenov, a new perspective is opening for the region – a rebuilt Gaza, governed by Palestinians, living in peace with Israel. President Trump stated that this is a key step toward securing a new Palestinian administration, although the technical details regarding the surrender of weapons and the withdrawal of troops remain to be specified.