Overview
- Special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the shift from a ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction under President Trump’s 20-point plan.
- A transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza has been set up to run day-to-day services, with reports naming former PA official Ali Shaath as the likely chair.
- U.S. officials confirmed Nickolay Mladenov as senior representative to the Board of Peace to oversee implementation and liaise with the NCAG.
- Witkoff warned of serious consequences if Hamas does not immediately return the remains of Ran Gvili, while Hamas called the step an important development and signaled readiness to hand over civilian administration.
- Key gaps persist, including unresolved disarmament mechanisms, an unfinalized international stabilization force, shortfalls in aid deliveries versus UN targets, and only partial reopening of Rafah.