Hamas official Osama Hamdan rejected UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov as a neutral mediator, accusing him of advancing Israel's position at the negotiating table and predicting he will fail in his mission. In an interview with Al-Masirah TV, Hamdan said Mladenov's sole focus on disarming Palestinian factions in Gaza is unacceptable, calling weapons essential for "liberation." He insisted any agreement must ultimately produce a sovereign Palestinian state with its own army.
A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo and will hold talks in the coming days on the future of the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions will cover completing Phase 1 and implementation mechanisms for Phase 2, per the group's statement. UN envoy Mladenov recently published his plan for advancing the process under the Trump agreement.
The UN Peace Council's senior representative Mladenov published a roadmap for Gaza's future that includes Hamas disarmament, increased humanitarian aid, a technocratic council, a new Palestinian police force, an international stabilization force, and Israeli withdrawal from the territory. - N12
Trump Peace Council chief Nikolay Mladenov condemned Ben Gvir's visit to detained flotilla activists as "unacceptable and shameful," saying it distracts from implementing Trump's Gaza plan and ensuring Israeli security.
The IDF Spokesperso...
Trump Peace Council chief Nikolay Mladenov condemned Ben Gvir's visit to detained flotilla activists as "unacceptable and shameful," saying it distracts from implementing Trump's Gaza plan and ensuring Israeli security.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit had planned to release operational footage showing soldiers handling the takeover professionally. The Foreign Ministry blocked distribution. Ben Gvir then entered the secure compound on his own, filming with detainees against the explicit decision of defense and diplomatic officials.
