Board of Peace Blames Hamas Disarmament Refusal for Gaza Plan Stall as Israel Still Holds 58%
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Updated · orfme.org · Jun 25
Board of Peace Blames Hamas Disarmament Refusal for Gaza Plan Stall as Israel Still Holds 58%
2 articles · Updated · orfme.org · Jun 25
Summary
May 2026’s first formal Board of Peace report called Hamas’s refusal to disarm the principal obstacle blocking implementation of the Gaza peace plan.
No disarmament has occurred deep into the truce, with Hamas still deploying fighters and police across Gaza while rival armed groups also compete for control.
Israeli forces were meant to pull back to the “yellow line,” but the report says they still control about 58% of Gaza—well above the roughly half envisioned under the plan.
Nickolay Mladenov’s Security Council briefing acknowledged violations and civilian deaths but did not address Israeli territorial encroachment beyond the agreed line.
The dispute adds to wider doubts over the Board of Peace, which has secured more than $7 billion in pledges against Gaza reconstruction needs estimated at $71.4 billion over 10 years.
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Gaza at a Standstill: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Board of Peace Falters (June 2026)
Overview
Despite the creation of the US-led Board of Peace (BoP) in January 2026, which was backed by a UN Security Council resolution and tasked with overseeing Gaza’s postwar governance and disarming Hamas, progress has stalled. The BoP’s first report in May 2026 blamed Hamas for the lack of advancement, while Gaza continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis. Nearly 1,000 Palestinians have died since the October 2025 ceasefire, and most residents remain displaced. The ongoing deadlock highlights the challenges in implementing peace efforts and underscores the urgent need for effective action to address both security and humanitarian needs.