U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launch of the second phase of the U.S 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza.
The new phase moves from a ceasefire toward disarmament, the formation of a technocratic admini.stration, and reconstruction.
Witkoff said the second phase is based on establishing a transitional Palestinian technocratic administration in Gaza under the name “The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.”
According to the plan, the committee will begin overseeing a process of full disarmament, particularly of unauthorized individual weapons, in parallel with the launch of comprehensive reconstruction projects.
The U.S. envoy said Washington expects Hamas to fully comply with all of its obligations, including the immediate release of the remains of the last captive, warning that any violation would be met with “serious consequences.”
Witkoff added that the first phase of the plan achieved what he described as “historic progress,” including the expansion of humanitarian aid, the maintenance of the ceasefire, the return of all living captives, and the recovery of the remains of 27 of the 28 deceased captives.
He expressed US appreciation for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, describing their role as decisive in achieving progress thus far.
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