Board of Peace Demands Netanyahu Cease Gaza Attacks Killing Civilians
The Board of Peace is struggling to get Israel on board with its peace plan for Gaza as Israeli militia airstrikes continue to bombard the war-torn strip despite expectations for a ceasefire and de-escalation.
TL;DR
- Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza despite a framework for demilitarization agreed upon by Hamas.
- Board of Peace director-general Nikolay Mladenov urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop the bombings, citing civilian deaths and destruction of medical supplies.
- Mladenov stated that both parties have obligations under the Comprehensive Plan and the Sharm El Sheikh deal.
- President Donald Trump's peace plan aims to demilitarize and rebuild Gaza, leading to Israel's withdrawal and Hamas's dissolution.
- Netanyahu's government ministers, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlements Minister Orit Strock, oppose the plan and are urging him to renege on cooperation.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir believes only Israel can destroy Hamas, not an international force.
- Board of Peace officials and President Trump previously expressed confidence in Israel's cooperation with the plan.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog is supportive of the plan, seeing positive elements and a vision of hope for both Gazan and Israeli people, provided Hamas is fully disarmed.