The Board of Peace will ask the United Nations Security Council to pressure Hamas to disarm and dismantle its tunnel network [1].
This request represents a significant escalation in the effort to enforce the terms of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza. By involving the UN Security Council, the Board of Peace is seeking international legal and diplomatic weight to compel Hamas to surrender its military infrastructure.
In statements released on May 19 and 20, 2026, the Board of Peace indicated it would formally request the council to intervene [2]. The organization is the body responsible for overseeing the current ceasefire agreement. The move is intended to ensure that the peace effort is not undermined by the continued presence of armed militants, and subterranean fortifications [3].
"The Board of Peace will formally request the UN Security Council to press Hamas to surrender its weapons and destroy its tunnel network," a spokesperson said [4].
The push for disarmament aligns with a broader diplomatic framework. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan includes a 20-point plan calling on Hamas to surrender its weapons [5]. The Board of Peace is now attempting to translate those specific requirements into actionable UN mandates.
A Board of Peace envoy emphasized the urgency of the situation during recent communications. "We urge the Security Council to use every means at its disposal to press Hamas to disarm," the envoy said [6].
The Board of Peace operates within Gaza, while the request is directed at the UN Security Council in New York [7]. The organization believes that international pressure is the most effective way to ensure Hamas complies with the disarmament requirements necessary for a lasting peace [3].
“"We urge the Security Council to use every means at its disposal to press Hamas to disarm,"”
This move signals a transition from a monitored ceasefire to an active disarmament phase. By pivoting to the UN Security Council, the Board of Peace is attempting to move the disarmament process from a bilateral agreement into a multilateral enforcement action, which could potentially lead to UN-sanctioned mandates if the council reaches a consensus.
