Gaza Is Entering Second Stage of Cease-Fire Plan, Says U.S., as Committee Leader Is Named
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The Trump administration announced Gaza's cease-fire plan is entering Phase Two focused on demilitarization, governance, and reconstruction.
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The Trump administration announced Wednesday that Gaza's cease-fire plan is entering "Phase Two," focused on demilitarization, governance, and reconstruction, with a new Palestinian Administration committee headed by Ali Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority deputy minister. Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff warned that Hamas must fully comply with the deal—including releasing the remains of deceased hostage Ran Gvili—or face "serious consequences." The committee will oversee day-to-day operations in Gaza under oversight of a Trump-led "Gaza Board of Peace," whose membership remains unconfirmed but is expected to include high-profile international figures. Phase One of the deal faced obstacles including Hamas's failure to return the final hostage and continued Israeli airstrikes since October. An announcement about the Board of Peace is scheduled for next week at Davos.
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A new Palestinian Administration committee led by Ali Shaath was named; Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff warned Hamas must comply or face serious consequences; a Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace is being formed with membership to be announced at Davos.
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