US-Backed Board of Peace Blames Hamas for Stalled Gaza Ceasefire
On May 23, 2026, a report from the Board of Peace, a diplomatic body established to monitor the October truce in Gaza, identified Hamas as the principal obstacle to implementing a permanent peace. High Representative Nickolay Mladenov reported to the UN Security Council that Hamas has refused to accept verified decommissioning or allow a genuine civilian transition. Palestinian officials countered the report, alleging that Israeli forces have violated the truce by expanding direct control zones and conducting unauthorized airstrikes.