Overview
- U.S. officials say the announcement will name a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to run daily services, with reports varying on its size (12–15) and Palestinian sources tipping Ali Shaath as chair.
- Nickolay Mladenov, a former UN Middle East envoy, is expected to serve as the Board of Peace’s high representative on the ground and to meet the committee in Cairo.
- Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo report agreement on a 12-member transitional body, with invitations issued for a Thursday session to define its mandate and portfolios.
- Key hurdles persist as Hamas has not detailed disarmament, Israel links further steps to the return of the last hostage’s remains (Ran Gvili), the Rafah crossing remains largely closed, and reconstruction funding and troop commitments are limited.
- International architecture is taking shape with the Board of Peace to be chaired by President Trump, Keir Starmer expected to accept a seat, Italy providing a formal troop pledge for a stabilization force, and U.S. officials citing commitments from Indonesia and Morocco.