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U.S. Announces Phase Two in Gaza, Backing Technocratic Palestinian Administration

The shift initiates demilitarization under a U.S.-led plan through a technocratic committee for day-to-day governance.

Overview

  • U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said the plan moves from a ceasefire to disarmament, technocratic rule and reconstruction under the president’s 20‑point framework.
  • Egypt announced a 15‑member Palestinian committee to administer Gaza, with mediators and reports indicating Ali Shaath is slated to lead under a Trump‑chaired Peace Council.
  • The Palestinian Presidency endorsed forming the new administration and emphasized integrating West Bank and Gaza institutions under Palestinian Authority legitimacy.
  • Washington warned Hamas to return the final deceased hostage immediately, identified in reports as Ran Gvili, cautioning of grave consequences for noncompliance.
  • Implementation faces friction as Israel links further progress to the body’s return and tangible disarmament, while reporting notes continued Israeli operations and civilian casualties during the truce period.