On January 14, US Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the progression of the Gaza ceasefire plan to Phase Two, focused on disarmament, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. This phase includes the establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and emphasizes Hamas’s compliance regarding hostages. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed the urgency of retrieving the last hostage while ongoing challenges persist for the IDF. The new Palestinian committee, led by Ali Shaath, is set to implement disarmament gradually, amid skepticism regarding Hamas’s commitment.
