White House advances Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan with new phase

White House advances Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan with new phase

AP News world

Key Points:

  • The White House is entering the second phase of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, focusing on establishing a transitional Palestinian governing committee and initiating disarmament of Hamas and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
  • The new Palestinian committee, reportedly led by Ali Shaath and composed of independent experts, will manage Gaza’s daily affairs under U.S. supervision, but its exact powers and composition remain unclear.
  • A Board of Peace, led by Trump and including international leaders, will oversee the ceasefire, reconstruction, and reforms, with Nickolay Mladenov expected as the on-the-ground representative.
  • Trump’s plan envisions an International Stabilization Force to maintain security and train Palestinian police, but details on its formation, command, and acceptance by Hamas and Israel