Board of Peace Warns 28-Nation UN Panel Hamas Disarmament Is Key to $17 Billion Gaza Rebuild
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Updated · Ynetnews · May 20
Board of Peace Warns 28-Nation UN Panel Hamas Disarmament Is Key to $17 Billion Gaza Rebuild
7 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · May 20
An 11-page interim report to the U.N. Security Council says Gaza reconstruction, Israeli withdrawal and civilian governance remain frozen until Hamas accepts verified disarmament.
Seven months into the ceasefire, the board said aid deliveries have risen more than 70% to nearly 300,000 tons, but violations still occur almost daily and talks in Cairo and Istanbul produced no breakthrough.
A 15-point road map would require Hamas to end all military, police and administrative activity, while an International Stabilization Force under U.S. command deploys and Israel withdraws in phases tied to verified disarmament.
The NCAG technocratic administration has built legal and financial structures and recruited thousands for a civilian police force, but the report says Hamas is blocking its entry into Gaza.
Donors have pledged $17 billion toward rebuilding, far short of the World Bank's $71.4 billion estimate, and the board urged the council to press Hamas, protect aid flows and speed actual fund transfers.
The ceasefire plan demands Hamas disarm while Israel's occupation grows. Is this a blueprint for peace or permanent control?
With its funding in doubt and Trump holding absolute power, can the Board of Peace truly be a neutral broker for peace?
Gaza’s 2026 Crisis: Fragile Ceasefire, Humanitarian Collapse, and the Controversial Board of Peace Plan
Overview
As of May 2026, the Gaza Strip is caught in a precarious stalemate marked by a fragile ceasefire, ongoing hostilities, and a severe humanitarian crisis. Despite diplomatic efforts, the deadlock over disarmament remains unresolved, leaving Gaza’s population with unmet needs and at high risk of renewed conflict. Israeli strikes and armed activities by Hamas continue, making the ceasefire increasingly unstable. This persistent instability, combined with stalled reconstruction and limited aid, creates a volatile environment where the prospects for lasting peace and recovery remain bleak.