Published: Jan 15, 2026, 17:06 IST | Updated: Jan 15, 2026, 17:06 IST
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced Phase 2 on January 14, 2026, establishing a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee led by Ali Shaath to manage Gaza's daily operations, reconstruction, and services. This follows Phase 1's hostage exchanges and aid surge, now shifting to Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and international stabilization forces.