Nikolay Mladenov

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated the military will continue 'proactive' operations in Gaza to 'remove threats and defend Israeli communities and residents.' This follows US-led Board of Peace representative Nikolay Mladenov urging Israel to halt attacks on Gaza after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Board of Peace envoy, led by Nikolay Mladenov, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a disarmament deal with Hamas in Gaza and urged Israel to halt strikes. The agreement, announced by Donald Trump, aims to transition Gaza to civilian governance by decommissioning weapons, but Israel has raised security concerns and intensified attacks, killing 17 people in recent strikes.

The Board of Peace envoy, Nikolay Mladenov, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a disarmament deal with Hamas in Gaza, urging Israel to halt strikes. The deal, part of a broader ceasefire agreement announced by President Donald Trump, aims to decommission Hamas weapons and transition to civilian governance, though Israel has raised security concerns and continued airstrikes.

Israeli officials anticipate a potential resumption of war in Gaza within months, citing expectations that the US-led 'Board of Peace' will rule Hamas has breached the ceasefire by refusing to disarm. Hamas has declined to discuss disarmament until Israel fulfils its obligations under the agreement, while Israel has continued to violate the ceasefire through attacks and restrictions.

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace will meet in Cyprus on June 30 to adjust its strategy after the Iran war shifted focus. The meeting includes representatives from the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and Nikolay Mladenov’s office, with Cyprus attending as an observer. The Board, facing funding and legitimacy challenges, aims to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza.