NewsTrump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza warSteve Witkoff says Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan is ‘moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction’.
The United States has initiated the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The strategy, announced by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, focuses on transitioning from ceasefire to demilitarization, governance by…
The United States has initiated the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The strategy, announced by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, focuses on transitioning from ceasefire to demilitarization, governance by technocrats, and reconstruction efforts.
The second phase involves establishing a transitional administration to govern the Palestinian territory, emphasizing the demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza. Compliance by Hamas, including the return of a deceased hostage, is expected by the US, with consequences for non-compliance.
Since the ceasefire took effect in October, it has been violated over 1,190 times, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths and restricted humanitarian aid access, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
The exact composition and authority of the provisional governance body remain undetermined. The reconstruction effort faces challenges, with significant damage to over 80 percent of the buildings in Gaza.
The United States has initiated the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
The US proposal includes forming a "Board of Peace," chaired by Donald Trump, and deploying an "international stabilization force" to oversee Gaza's security. Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov is expected to lead this board.
Qatar, Turkiye, and Egypt have expressed support for the formation of the Palestinian technocratic body, seeing it as a step toward implementing the ceasefire agreement. They stress the importance of all parties committing to the agreement for sustainable peace and reconstruction.
International organizations continue to urge Israel to allow aid into Gaza, including essential supplies and equipment for reconstruction. Restrictions violate Israel's obligations as an occupying power, according to legal experts.
In recent developments, a medical staff member was reported killed by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, and ongoing violence has resulted in significant casualties, with over 71,400 Palestinians killed and more than 171,000 injured since October 2023.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
