Overview
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced the shift to Phase Two of President Trump’s 20‑point plan, establishing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to manage civilian services under international supervision.
- Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo backed a roster for the technocratic body, with sources saying Ali Shaath is expected to chair and figures such as Ayed Abu Ramadan and Omar Shamali are among those tapped.
- Hamas said it will dissolve its governing entities once the technocratic committee is in place, though it has not detailed or agreed to disarmament.
- Mladenov was named the on‑the‑ground high representative linking the committee to the international Board of Peace, whose membership has yet to be announced, with reports indicating Keir Starmer is poised to join while UK officials note no formal invitation.
- Key obstacles remain: Israel conditions further steps on the return of the final hostage’s remains, funding pledged for reconstruction falls far short of needs, and contributors and mandates for an International Stabilisation Force are still unsettled.