Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza under the Board of Peace, held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday regarding a newly reached disarmament agreement involving Hamas, according to a statement from the organization.
The Board of Peace characterized the discussions as “constructive and detailed” and reiterated its commitment to complete weapons decommissioning in Gaza and transition from military control to civilian governance. According to individuals with knowledge of the meeting, Mladenov and his team, which includes senior adviser Aryeh Lightstone, pressed Netanyahu to cease Israeli military operations in the territory as negotiations advance on the weapons agreement.
President Donald Trump announced the disarmament accord late Thursday, framing it as part of a broader ceasefire arrangement established in October. The agreement calls for Israel to end its military operations while Hamas and affiliated groups halt militant activities. The accord outlined general parameters for how the decommissioning process would proceed.
Following the agreement’s release, Israel indicated it maintained “serious security concerns” and communicated these to the United States. The country subsequently intensified strikes in Gaza, with local health officials reporting 17 deaths from attacks overnight Saturday into Sunday. No airstrikes were recorded on Monday. Since the October ceasefire began, Israeli military operations have resulted in approximately 1,250 deaths, according to local health authorities.
The broader conflict originated when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in roughly 1,200 deaths and 251 individuals taken hostage. The subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza has caused 73,375 deaths according to the Gaza Health Ministry, though these figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants. International organizations including the United Nations consider the Gaza Health Ministry’s casualty counts generally reliable.
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