Mladenov Told UN Hamas Agreed to Disarm, Transfer Authority to Temporary Administration

Nikolai Mladenov, head of the Peace Council, briefed UN representatives Wednesday, saying Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza had for the first time agreed to disarm and transfer security and civilian powers to a temporary UN-recognized administration, according to a report by Blumenthal.

Mladenov's briefing to UN representatives marks the first time a senior figure reports Hamas's willingness to disarm and cede control. The claim, if verified, would represent a fundamental shift in Gaza's governance since Hamas took power in 2007. No independent confirmation has been provided, and the statement remains a single-source report.

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