At a meeting in Miami this past Friday, US special envoy Steve Witkoff shared big news: the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye are all on board with setting up a temporary governing body in Gaza, called the Board of Peace. 🕊️
These countries, meeting to review Phase One of the October 2025 ceasefire, highlighted clear wins so far: more humanitarian aid, hostages' bodies returned, partial troop pullbacks and a lull in fighting. ✌️
Looking ahead, Phase Two talks will focus on making the Board of Peace fully operational. The goal? A unified Gazan authority that protects civilians and keeps public order while aid flows and reconstruction pick up speed.
Despite the ceasefire, strikes in Gaza have continued, with six people killed in a recent shelling bringing civilian deaths since October to 400. Both sides accuse each other of violations, and regional tensions remain high.
Next up: further consultations in the coming weeks, with hopes for international contributions to a stabilization force. But key players stress that lasting peace hinges on disarming Hamas. Stay tuned as this story unfolds! 🌍
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Witkoff says parties support transitional administration in Gaza
cgtn.com
