Hamas awaits 'devastating blow' in Gaza - new plan published

Head of the Peace Council Nikolay Mladenov denied rumors of a financial agreement with Hamas, stating that no negotiations were held. He emphasized that Hamas will not participate in the governance of the Gaza Strip and will not have access to funds. The Peace Council, established under Trump's plan, proposes demilitarization, civilian administration, and international military presence under US leadership.

Secretary-General of the Peace Council Nikolay Mladenov denied reports of an alleged financial agreement with Hamas, stressing that such a project was never proposed or discussed. According to him, no negotiations on this topic were held, and the proposal was not considered and is not planned for consideration in the future. Mladenov reminded that the Peace Council was established under President Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip and in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Both documents are public and clear: Hamas will play no role in governing the Gaza Strip and will have no access to any funds. The Peace Council's funds are not transferred through Hamas militants; each contract undergoes checks, and financial documentation is available for audit. International stabilization forces were created to facilitate disarmament and the formation of a civilian administration, in which Hamas should not participate. The 'roadmap' defines the parameters of interaction between the Peace Council and Hamas, while Israel should not take commitments based solely on trust until agreements are confirmed by concrete actions. The ultimate goal is the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and the prevention of a recurrence of the threat Israel faced on October 7. Mladenov noted that the alternatives are maintaining Hamas's rule or full Israeli control with enormous costs. The Peace Council offers a third path: demilitarization, civilian administration, international military presence under US leadership, and a control system.