Ready for Phase 2? This Wednesday, the US kicked off the next stage of its Gaza peace plan, shifting gears from just keeping the peace to tackling the tough stuff: demilitarization, technocratic governance and early reconstruction planning. 🕊️🛠️
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff broke the news on X, saying the goal is to build the foundations for lasting stability. Think: setting up civilian-run admin, restoring basic services and opening corridors for humanitarian aid. But it won’t happen in a vacuum—progress hinges on regional partners and all parties sticking to the ceasefire. ✨
Key highlights of Phase 2:
- Demilitarization measures to limit armed activity
- Launch of a Palestinian technocratic committee for civil services
- Early-stage plans for rebuilding schools, hospitals and more
- Coordination with partners like Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye
Speaking of the technocratic committee, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye just unveiled its lineup. Led by engineer Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, this team will run Gaza’s day-to-day—coordinating aid, keeping the lights on and jumpstarting reconstruction—without diving into big political battles. 🤝
Meanwhile, Washington is gearing up to announce a “Peace Council” in the coming days, set to oversee the ceasefire’s implementation and boost rebuilding efforts globally. 🌍
But the blueprint comes with conditions. U.S. officials made it clear: Hamas must fully honor its commitments—including returning the final deceased hostage—or face “serious consequences.” On Israel’s side, Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that bringing home the last hostage, Ran Guaili, remains a top priority.
At the heart of Phase 2 is a simple idea: good governance + humanitarian aid = lasting stability. Easier said than done, but with regional backing and a clear roadmap, this might just be the reset Gaza needs. 🌱🔑
Stay tuned to see how Phase 2 unfolds. Will it spark real change? Only time will tell! ⏳
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U.S. launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan, forms Palestinian committee
cgtn.com
