While talks are underway in Cairo between Hamas and mediating countries, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, regarding the disarmament of the terrorist organization, a source close to Gaza's Board of Peace (BoP) told The Jerusalem Post that the council is not waiting for Hamas's response.
"This constitutes a serious breach of the agreement," the source told the Post. "As long as this remains the situation, the BoP is not able to invest in long-term infrastructure or housing projects in areas under Hamas".
The source emphasized that, in the meantime, initiatives will be advanced in areas not controlled by Hamas.
Among the projects currently being promoted by the BoP in territories outside Hamas control are the construction of temporary alternative housing, efforts to address education and healthcare needs, and the deployment of an international stabilization force, the ISF.
All Gaza terror groups share common position on disarmament
In recent days, discussions have been taking place between senior Hamas officials and representatives of the mediating countries. The talks are aimed at drafting a framework document for Hamas's disarmament.
A source familiar with the matter told Post that all terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip have coordinated a common position ahead of the negotiations taking place this week.
Another source familiar with the discussions told Post that "the talks are not simple, partly because of the current situation in Gaza. However, there is a desire to make progress."