Board of Peace won't wait for Hamas response to disarmament plan, source tells 'Post'

The Board of Peace (BoP) has decided to move forward with its plans, refusing to wait any longer for a response from Hamas regarding disarmament.

A source within the council informed The Jerusalem Post that the terrorist group's silence is being interpreted as a violation of former President Trump's 20-Point Plan. "This constitutes a serious breach of the agreement, and from the Board of Peace's perspective, it effectively amounts to a negative response from the terrorist organization," the source stated.

Consequently, the BoP will not approve investments in long-term infrastructure or housing projects in areas controlled by Hamas until the organization is both disarmed and dismantled. This decision comes as talks between Hamas and mediating countries, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, are ongoing in Cairo, aiming to draft a framework document for Hamas's disarmament.

In parallel, the BoP will continue to advance short-term initiatives in areas outside Hamas control. These efforts include constructing temporary alternative housing, addressing education and healthcare needs, and deploying the Palestinian technocratic government (NCAG) alongside a multinational stabilization force (ISF). The BoP emphasized that progress is being made on these fronts, despite the complexities of the situation in Gaza and the ongoing negotiations.

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This constitutes a serious breach of the agreement, and from the Board of Peace's perspective, it effectively amounts to a negative response from the terrorist organization