Board of Peace asks UN members to pressure Hamas to disarm, deliver more funding for Gaza
In a report delivered to the U.N. Security Council, the board says the terrorist organization’s refusal to give up its weapons remains “the principal obstacle to full implementation” of the Gaza ceasefire.
Assessment
The Board of Peace's report elevates Hamas's refusal to disarm as the core barrier to Gaza's ceasefire, shifting attention to the group's military capacity rather than just humanitarian needs. By asking UN members for pressure and funding, the board frames disarmament as a precondition for assistance. The key test will be whether Security Council members adopt this framing or prioritize other aspects of the ceasefire.