Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, announced the launch of the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, focusing on demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.
- The plan includes establishing a transitional administration to govern Gaza and demands full compliance from Hamas, including the immediate return of the last deceased hostage, warning of serious consequences for non-compliance.
- Since the ceasefire began in October, Israel has reportedly violated it over 1,190 times, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 Palestinians and hindering humanitarian aid, while Hamas has condemned these violations but has yet to comment on the new phase.
- Questions remain about the structure
