The Republic of Cyprus will host a meeting next week of the administrative implementation mechanism responsible for the Gaza Plan, established under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, government sources confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday. The confirmation follows a report by the Times of Israel that representatives from bodies linked to the Board of Peace would gather at a resort in Cyprus to reassess strategy after a challenging first six months of operation.
Who is attending
According to the Times of Israel report, participants will include representatives of the Board of Peace umbrella body, a committee of Palestinian technocrats tasked with replacing Hamas in governing Gaza, and the Office of the High Representative, which coordinates between the two entities. On the sidelines of their visit, participants have requested meetings with the Cypriot Government, expected to take place at the level of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Cyprus's role
Government sources described the choice of Cyprus as the venue as "significant," noting that it reflects the island's established role as a regional hub for humanitarian and diplomatic initiatives. At the same time, sources stressed that the Republic of Cyprus has no involvement in the organisation or planning of the meeting itself.
Backdrop of stalled progress
The Board of Peace was established earlier this year with international backing to oversee Gaza's governance and reconstruction following the war. Progress has reportedly slowed amid shifting international attention and continued disagreements over key political and security issues, including negotiations on the disarmament of Hamas.
Source: Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
