U.S. Launches Phase Two of Gaza Plan with Technocratic Governance and Disarmament Goals

The U.S. announced the launch of Phase Two of its Gaza peace plan, focusing on establishing a technocratic Palestinian administration to govern and rebuild Gaza. This phase aims at disarming Hamas, rebuilding infrastructure, and managing daily affairs through a 15-member committee overseen by a Board of Peace chaired by former U.N. envoy Nickolay Mladenov. While the ceasefire holds and most hostages have been returned, concerns remain over Hamas's commitment to disarmament and the final deceased hostage's return. Regional mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey support the plan and ongoing talks.