The Peace Council announces the establishment of an office to coordinate with the Palestinian Authority
Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative of the Peace Council for Gaza, announced the establishment of an official liaison office between his office and the Palestinian Authority as part of the implementation of the US peace plan for the Gaza Strip.
Mladenov’s office said in a statement that the office “welcomes the establishment of a liaison office with the Palestinian Authority,” noting that this step will provide an official and organized channel for communication and coordination between the two sides, ensuring that correspondence is carried out, received and transmitted through a clear institutional mechanism.
Mladenov, as the liaison between the Peace Council and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, ensures that various aspects of the transitional administration, reconstruction and development in the Gaza Strip are implemented with integrity and effectiveness.
The office looks forward to working with the Palestinian Authority’s Liaison Office to implement the 20-point peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025, and contributing to building a more stable future for the people of Gaza and the region.
For his part, Hussein al Sheikh, Vice President of the Palestinian Authority, welcomed the announcement, saying in a brief statement: “We welcome the announcement of the establishment of a liaison office of the Palestinian Authority, which provides an official channel for coordination and communication between the Office of the Representative of the Peace Council and the Palestinian Authority to implement President Trump’s plan and Security Council Resolution 2803”.
In the same context, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a member of the Executive Council of the Peace Council, stressed that the most important order in the future arrangements for the Gaza Strip is the disarmament of Hamas, pointing out that the success of any plan depends on dismantling military capabilities and ensuring the authority of governance through a technocratic committee.
Blair told Israel’s i24NEWS: “There is a plan… This plan relies primarily on the disarmament of Gaza and ensuring that this new technocratic commission is able to govern its powers… We just have to work hard to make it work”.
He praised the clear commitment of the participating countries and the leadership of Donald Trump, noting that the US president is fully committed to Israel’s security and at the same time seeks to improve the conditions of the Palestinian people.
Highlighting several key outcomes of last Thursday’s Peace Council summit, Blair said: “Five moderate Muslim countries have agreed to send personnel to the International Stabilization Force, while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have pledged $7 billion for reconstruction”.
“There is real momentum because of financial commitments, personnel provision, and support for civilian police enforcement… Israel will examine the new police force to ensure good governance”.
While optimistic about coalition-building, Blair acknowledged the ongoing complexities, including potential contributions from Türkiye, that could raise concern and suspicion in Israel, and also stressed that the Peace Council’s initiative is not intended to replace the United Nations, but rather to complement existing UN resolutions on Gaza with a coalition-led approach.
“Almost all the countries out there have provided something – whether it’s money, troops, or support for capacity-building… It’s an open door for countries to participate”.
He added that while parliamentary or constitutional obstacles may delay the formal participation of some countries, the summit has already created momentum for broader international engagement.
Blair concluded that while the challenges remain enormous, the combination of leadership, international support and strategic planning at the Peace Council summit provides a path towards a more stable and secure Gaza.
