Nikolay Mladenov, Director-General of the 'Peace Council,' stressed that disarming armed factions in the Gaza Strip has become an imperative demand that cannot be overlooked at the current stage. Mladenov considered this measure to be the only guarantee against sliding back into comprehensive military confrontations, noting that continued armament means the situation remains in a state of permanent fragility.
The international official explained that maintaining the status quo directly contributes to prolonging the humanitarian crisis experienced by the residents of the Strip. He affirmed that any genuine endeavor to achieve comprehensive and just peace must pass through clear channels for dismantling the military capabilities of the factions, within a vision that enjoys broad international consensus to end the continuous tension.
Regarding implementation steps, Mladenov preferred to adopt a policy of secrecy and not disclose the precise details of the proposed strategy to achieve this goal. He attributed this stance to the sensitivity of the current field conditions and the multitude of political variables, emphasizing that disclosing plans at this time could hinder diplomatic efforts being made away from the spotlight.
The Director-General of the Peace Council expressed his hope that the concerned parties would show great understanding for this cautious diplomatic stance, especially since the primary goal is to prevent the situation from exploding again. He indicated that intensive efforts are being made behind the scenes to calm the situation and establish pillars of stability, which requires a calm political environment away from media escalation.
Mladenov revealed the existence of an integrated 'framework' recently agreed upon between a group of international mediators and the United States of America. He described this framework as representing a practical and realistic roadmap aimed at transitioning the Strip from a state of conflict to a state of permanent stability, calling on all parties to immediately begin implementing the agreed-upon provisions without delay.
These statements come amid increasing international pressure aimed at transforming the Gaza Strip into a demilitarized zone, as part of a major deal looming on the horizon. This comprehensive deal is supposed to include vital issues such as the reconstruction of what was destroyed by the war and the lifting of the economic blockade imposed on the population, to ensure a dignified and stable life in the future.
Disarming militants in the Gaza Strip has become an urgent necessity and an indispensable option to ensure no return to war.
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Mladenov: Disarming Gaza a prerequisite for sustainable peace and preventing renewed conflict