Israeli sources say UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov wanted to label Hamas as violators of the ceasefire agreement months ago, and at mediators' request gave another opportunity. According to the sources, if no dramatic shift occurs, Mladenov will declare Hamas in breach for refusing to disarm, which would allow Israel to operate without restrictions in Hamas-controlled areas.
Israeli sources say UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov is prepared to declare Hamas in breach of the Gaza ceasefire agreement unless the group changes its position on disarmament. According to the sources, Mladenov had wanted to take this step months ago but held off at mediators' request. A formal declaration would allow Israel to operate without restrictions in Hamas-controlled areas, the sources note.
The report comes against the backdrop of stalled diplomatic efforts to secure a broader Gaza deal, including a US-backed weapons-disposal plan that Mladenov presented to Hamas in June, as The Zioneer reported on June 19. The IDF has assessed that Hamas is using the current lull to rebuild its military capabilities.
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