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Envoy Proposes Hamas Disarmament Plan Amid Gaza Crisis

3/25/2026

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Mladenov Proposes Disarmament

Nickolay Mladenov, Board of Peace's envoy, proposed a Hamas disarmament plan backed by international pressure to prevent further violence in Gaza.
The plan centers on five principles: reciprocity, sequencing, verification, pathways for reintegration, and a flexible timeline.
Mladenov described Gaza conditions and urged the Rafah Crossing to stay open for humanitarian aid, warning that failure to implement disarmament could lead to a generation growing up in despair and hindered Palestinian statehood.

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Waltz Defends Trump

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s leadership, stating he is firmly in control of US-Israel relations.
Waltz dismissed allegations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu influenced Trump regarding the Iran conflict.
He noted the consequences of a failed Israeli strike in Qatar, which caused civilian casualties without eliminating Hamas leaders.
Waltz praised Gulf allies for their unity against Iran and highlighted a recent UN resolution condemning Iran's actions.
He emphasized the potential for Iran's diplomatic isolation, as major powers did not veto the resolution.

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Mladenov Proposes Disarmament

Nickolay Mladenov, Board of Peace's envoy, proposed a Hamas disarmament plan backed by international pressure to prevent further violence in Gaza.
The plan centers on five principles: reciprocity, sequencing, verification, pathways for reintegration, and a flexible timeline.
Mladenov described Gaza conditions and urged the Rafah Crossing to stay open for humanitarian aid, warning that failure to implement disarmament could lead to a generation growing up in despair and hindered Palestinian statehood.

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